<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> We studied the scientific literature and disease guidelines in order to summarize the clinical utility of the genetic test for central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD). CACD is mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Transmission is rarely autosomal recessive. Overall prevalence is currently 1-9 per 100 000. CACD is caused by mutations in the PRPH2 and GUCY2D genes. Clinical diagnosis is based on clinical findings, ophthalmological examination, fluorescein angiography, electroretinography (showing cone dystrophy) and stereo fundus photography. The genetic test is useful for confirming diagnosis, and for differential diagnosis, couple risk assessment and access to clinical trials.</p></abstract>

We studied the scientific literature and disease guidelines in order to summarize the clinical utility of the genetic test for central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD). CACD is mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Transmission is rarely autosomal recessive. Overall prevalence is currently 1-9 per 100 000. CACD is caused by mutations in the PRPH2 and GUCY2D genes. Clinical diagnosis is based on clinical findings, ophthalmological examination, fluorescein angiography, electroretinography (showing cone dystrophy) and stereo fundus photography. The genetic test is useful for confirming diagnosis, and for differential diagnosis, couple risk assessment and access to clinical trials.

Genetic testing for central areolar choroidal dystrophy

The EuroBiotech Journal

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We studied the scientific literature and disease guidelines in order to summarize the clinical utility of the genetic test for central areolar choroidal...

Genetic testing for central areolar choroidal dystrophy

Online veröffentlicht: 27. Okt. 2017

Seitenbereich: 23 - 25

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24190/ISSN2564-615X/2017/S1.07

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