| Gyrate atrophy of the choroid: two cases. | |
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PMID: 12854386 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: Gyrate atrophy of the choroid (GA) is a rare, inherited choroidal dystrophy that results in progressive deterioration in peripheral and night vision. This is the first documentation of GA in Singapore. CLINICAL PICTURE: This report illustrates 2 cases of a sibling pair from a consanguineous union, presenting with the classical clinical features and biochemical abnormality of this condition. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: One patient was treated with pyridoxine replacement and a low protein diet. However, his condition failed to improve. The other patient was left untreated. CONCLUSION: Treatment was ineffective for the first patient. As yet, there is no proven treatment of GA. |
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Authors:
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A C How; A H Koh |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore Volume: 32 ISSN: 0304-4602 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Acad. Med. Singap. Publication Date: 2003 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-07-11 Completed Date: 2003-10-31 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503289 Medline TA: Ann Acad Med Singapore Country: Singapore |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 408-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Gyrate Atrophy / diagnosis*, genetics Humans Male |
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