Para-arterial sparing phenotype in Leber congenital amaurosis associated with homozygous p.R108X SPATA-7 mutation

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Para-arterial sparing phenotype in Leber congenital amaurosis associated with homozygous p.R108X SPATA-7 mutation
Title of the conference
ARVO E-Abstract 4590/D1077
Author(s)
Kuonen A., Tran H.V., Vaclavik V., Schorderet D.F., Munier F.L.
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Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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Fort Lauderdale
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Published
Issued date
2012
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Oui
Language
english
Abstract
Purpose: To describe the genotype/phenotype correlation associated with homozygous p.R108X mutation in the SPATA7 gene.
Methods: A consanguineous nuclear family of Ethiopian origin was ascertained for genotypic and phenotypic characterization, including fundus photography, fundus autofluorescence (FAF), and full-field ERG. Molecular diagnosis was performed using a microarray.
Results: Two of the 5 family members were affected with LCA. A homozygous c.322C>T (p.R108X) mutation in exon 5 of SPATA-7 was identified in both of them. The patients were 4 and 11 years old, respectively. Fundus examination revealed an unremarkable macular area, but optic nerve pallor, attenuated vascular calibre and deep retinal nummular deposits with para-arterial sparing predominant in the midperiphery. FAF showed multiples areas of hyperautofluorescence, corresponding to the deep retinal deposits. ERG was not recordable in the young patient, and showed severe rods/cones dysfunction in the older one.
Conclusions: The literature describing genotype/phenotype correlation of SPATA-7 mutations in Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is still limited. We report the occurrence of para-arterial sparing in two sibs with SPATA7-linked LCA which may represent a clinical marker of this condition.
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