Stargadt's disease in two Nigerian siblings

Stargardt's disease is an inherited macular dystrophy that is transmitted in an autosomal recessive or dominant pattern. The disorder is typically characterized by impairment of central vision, with onset around the first 10-20 years of life. Stargardt's disease is rare in sub-Saharan Afri...

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Published in:International medical case reports journal 2013-01, Vol.6 (default), p.13-15
Main Authors: Oluleye, Tunji S, Aina, Akinsola Sunday, Sarimiye, Tarela Frederick, Olaniyan, Segun Isaac
Format: Article
Language:English
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Blindness
Brothers and sisters
Case Report
Case reports
Case studies
Causes of
Diagnosis
Genetic aspects
Health aspects
Macular degeneration
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Summary:Stargardt's disease is an inherited macular dystrophy that is transmitted in an autosomal recessive or dominant pattern. The disorder is typically characterized by impairment of central vision, with onset around the first 10-20 years of life. Stargardt's disease is rare in sub-Saharan Africa. This is probably the first reported case in the subregion. We present two siblings with the disease. Presentation, pathophysiology, and management modalities are discussed.
ISSN:1179-142X
1179-142X
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S38683