Article
A novel homozygous frameshift variant in the cellular retinaldehyde-binding protein 1 (RLBP1) gene causes retinitis punctata albescens.
European journal of ophthalmology - 1 May 2021
Torres-Costa Sónia, Ferreira Carla Sofia, Grangeia Ana, Santos-Silva Renato, Brandão Elisete, Estrela-Silva Sérgio, Falcão-Reis Fernando
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Retinitis punctata albescens is a form of retinitis pigmentosa characterized by white fleck-like deposits in the fundus, in most cases caused by pathogenic variants in RLBP1 gene. The purpose of this work is to report the phenotypic and genotypic data of a patient with retinitis punctata albescens carrying a deletion in the RLBP1 gene. RESULTS: An 8-year-old Caucasian female has been complaining of...
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