Retinitis pigmentosa (RP)

The condition includes a multitude of syndromes leading to retinal degeneration and starts to manifest with nyctalopia and peripheral vision impairment that develops gradually [1] [2] [3]. Central vision may also be affected, but its onset is usually delayed. Retinitis pigmentosa initially starts to manifest at some point between the age of 10 to 30 years old, although nyctalopia and peripheral vision abnormality may first be experienced during childhood or infancy. Regarding the signs of RP, pigmentation abnormalities tend to appear as granules or localized aggregates, as retinal pigmentation is unevenly distributed. Various other ophthalmologic pathologies may accompany RP, including myopia, keratoconus, glaucoma (open-angle), cataract and vitreous irregularities.

CMV-related retinitis

Retinitis caused by a CMV infection presents as a viral necrotizing retinitis and is primarily diagnosed in patients who are immunodeficient due to various causes, including AIDS syndrome, chemotherapy, organ transplantation or leukemia [4] [5] [6] [7]. The precise distribution of the retinal lesions stipulates the type and extent of the symptom initially reported by the patients; thus, damage to the peripheral retinal regions may be asymptomatic and lesions located more centrally tend to lead to a reduced visual acuity. Retinitis caused by CMV develops gradually over time and ultimately causes blindness, if left untreated [8].

• Swelling

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  Sometimes in late stages the macula, the area of the retina responsible for central vision, swells. This swelling is called macular edema and affects central vision. [merckmanuals.com]

  A second HIV negative patient presented with blurred vision and lid swelling and was found to have peripheral VZV retinitis confirmed by PCR. Laboratory workup revealed lymphocytopenia with a CD4 count of 133/mm(3). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pathologist

  The high incidence of RSCC in hydronephrotic kidneys in our series also highlights the need for meticulous sampling of the renal pelvis by the pathologist in such specimens. Copyright Copyright © 2011 Ayushi Jain et al. [hindawi.com]

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• Night Blindness

  The earliest symptom of retinitis pigmentosa, usually noticed in childhood, is night blindness or difficulty with night vision. People with normal vision adjust to the dark quickly, but people with night blindness adjust very slowly or not at all. [retinaspecialistsnw.com]

  In young patients with the symptom of night blindness, it is important to differentiate retinitis pigmentosa from stationary night blindness. [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

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  The earliest symptom of RP, usually noticed in childhood, is night blindness or difficulty with night vision. People with normal vision adjust to the dark quickly, but people with night blindness adjust very slowly or not at all. [cos-sco.ca]

• Scotoma

  Three months later, his corrected VA was 20/20 with relative scotoma in Amsler grid, normal color vision, no scotoma in HVF 10-2 and unchanged SDOCT findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  A peripheral ring scotoma (detectable by visual field testing) widens gradually, and central vision may also be affected in advanced cases. [merckmanuals.com]

  Patients present with ring scotoma and night vision problems, which progress to a slow loss of all peripheral vision; central vision is spared the longest. It is the leading cause of inherited retinal degeneration-associated sight impairment[1]. [patient.info]

• Photophobia

  In infants, RPE65 retinitis pigmentosa is characterised by severe night blindness and moderate photophobia. The RPE65 protein, located in the RPE, is key component of in the visual cycle. [horama.fr]

  People with RP often find bright lights uncomfortable, a condition known as photophobia. [markennovy.com]

  Symptoms The symptoms of retinitis pigmentosa are night blindness in early stage, photophobia, patchy loss of peripheral vision, tunnel vision, and color perception impairment [2]. 3. [fortunejournals.com]

• Photopsia

  Photopsia: RP patients report seeing flashes of light (photopsia) described as small, shimmering, blinking lights or coarse sparkling grains similar to the symptoms of an ophthalmic migraine. [institut-vision.org]

  Some patients experience continuous photopsia. Systemic Features: The ‘simple’ or nonsyndromal type of RP described here has no systemic features. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

• Visual Acuity Decreased

  The visual acuity decrease was not statistically significant. The only statistically significant result was the decrease of VA from the beginning of pregnancy to month 5 post- partum (p= 0.04). [iovs.arvojournals.org]

  Decreased Visual Acuity A portion of RP patients, will experience a loss of central vision. One study found about one third had vision loss to a level of 20/200 or worse. [lowvision.org]

• Ataxia

  Other diseases that mimic RP include: Friedreich’s ataxia, trauma to the eye, oxalosis. Glaucoma, End-stage Choroquine or thioridazine or syphilis related neuroretinitis and cancer related reinopathy. There is no known cure for RP. [globalgenes.org]

  In addition to those mentioned above, these include: Friedreich's ataxia. Mucopolysaccharidosis. Muscular dystrophy (myotonic dystrophy). Usher syndrome. Batten's syndrome. Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome. Homocystinuria. Oxalosis. Trauma. [patient.info]

  […] clinical significance Gene Associated phenotypes Inheritance ClinVar HGMD ABCA4 Stargardt disease, Retinitis pigmentosa, Cone rod dystrophy, Retinal dystrophy, early-onset severe, Fundus flavimaculatus AR 308 1231 ABHD12 Polyneuropathy, hearing loss, ataxia [blueprintgenetics.com]

  Examples are the genes encoding myosin VIIa causing Usher syndrome type I, a presumed extracellular matrix protein causing Usher syndrome type II, α-tocopherol transfer protein causing retinitis pigmentosa and Friedrich-like ataxia, and phytanoyl-CoA [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

• Cerebellar Ataxia

  In such late-onset diseases, including Huntington disease,4-6 late-onset cerebellar ataxia,7 and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasis,8 age at onset curves are useful in genetic counseling. [jamanetwork.com]

• Kidney Failure

  Characterized principally by obesity, retinitis pigmentosa and kidney failure in some cases. The person having BBS also has extra fingers or toes a condition called polydactyly and hypogonadism, a condition affecting the secretion of hormones. [irisvision.com]

  This test can detect stones and accurately determine the degree to which they are blocking the urinary tract, but it is time-consuming and involves the risks of exposure to the contrast agent (for example, an allergic reaction or worsening of kidney failure [msdmanuals.com]

  IVP should not be performed in patients with renal failure. November5,2017 44 45. [slideshare.net]

• Renal Function Decreased

  At the same time, renal blood flow increases in the contralateral kidney as renal function decreases in the obstructed unit. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Retinitis pigmentosa

Patients suspected to be suffering from retinitis pigmentosa are first evaluated via slit-lamp biomicroscopy. A comprehensive ophthalmological assessment is required as well, including a visual acuity and visual field evaluation, a pupillary response test and a color defectiveness determination test.

The examination that plays the most pivotal role in the diagnosis of RP is the electroretinogram (ERG), which requires specialized ophthalmologists to be carried out. The ERG method has been developed over the recent years and is a valuable tool that can help to establish a definitive RP diagnosis [9] [10]. It enables the physicians to accurately measure and map the response of the retina to light stimulus and evaluate the functionality of rods and cones. Additional tests that may be required include an ocular ultrasound, optical computer tomography (OCT) and fluorescein angiography.

CMV-related retinitis

Retinitis caused by a CMV infection can be diagnosed via a variety of diagnostic methods. As far as serology is concerned, it can detect both immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies in the serum. An infection that has been recently contracted is expected to yield results including a 4-fold augmentation of IgG antibodies and a significant increase of IgM antibodies. Of note, patients with a concurrent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or human herpesvirus 6 infection can also exhibit the aforementioned increase in IgG and IgM antibodies.

Furthermore, the polymerase chain reaction test (PCR) can also be used to detect a CMV infection that has caused retinitis. It can yield positive results earlier than serology, especially in cases of patients with viremia, following transplantation. A shell vial assay can produce positive culture results in 24 to 48 hours, thus allowing for prompt treatment initiation. A chest radiograph and a chest computerized tomography scan (CT) can both help to detect lesions in the lungs that are compatible with a CMV infection. Lastly, a biopsy can also be used to identify an ocular CMV infection.

Treatment for retinitis pigmentosa Unfortunately, there are no known treatments to prevent or slow the progression of RP. However, researchers around the world are constantly working on development of treatments for this common blinding condition. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

HONOLULU — Hossein Ameri, MD, discusses the use of CRISPR-Cas9 RNP complex gene editing for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting here. [healio.com]

CONCLUSION: Treatment of unrecognized syphilitic uveitis with corticosteroids in the absence of antitreponemal treatment can lead to the development of multifocal retinitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other treatments may be discussed with your physician, based upon diagnosis. More information on vitamin A treatment is available here. [masseyeandear.org]

PrognosisPrognosis  AR has favorable prognosis, retention of centralAR has favorable prognosis, retention of central vision until 5vision until 5thth -6-6thth decade.decade.  AD best prognosis, retention of central visionAD best prognosis, retention [slideshare.net]

What is the prognosis for retinitis pigmentosa? The prognosis varies widely among RP patients, with some retaining 20/40 or better vision in at least one eye and others eventually losing all useful central vision. [medicinenet.com]

Real-time polymerase chain reaction and serology confirmed the toxoplasma etiology, and the patient was started on anti-toxoplasma therapy along with oral corticosteroid leading to regression of the lesion by 3 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology Etiology is currently unknown. Genetic studies have investigated numerous genes involved in neuronal development as well as candidate genes of hypothalamic and autonomic dysfunction without identifying any specific mutation. [orpha.net]

Prevention The characterization of mutations in genes already involved in RP and thus the etiology based on DNA analysis, is, at present, a high cost and laborious task. [barraquer.com]

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Isolated cases, with no family history, also commonly occur Epidemiology Prevalence in all ages is approximately 1 in 4,000[1]. Three types have been found determined by age of onset. [patient.info]

Summary Epidemiology Prevalence of RP is reported to be 1/3,000 to 1/5,000. No ethnic specificities have been reported although founder effects are possible. Clinical description Retinitis pigmentosa is slowly progressive but relentless. [orpha.net]

Pathophysiology and symptoms of Retinitis pigmentosa In Retinitis pigmentosa there are initial vision problems especially in dim light. This manifests as a loss of vision around the peripheries. This is known as tunnel vision. [news-medical.net]

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY November5,2017 31 32. November5,2017 32 33. November5,2017 33 34. [slideshare.net]

Retinitis Pigmentosa: Pathophysiology and its Management. Journal of Healthcare and Technology 1 (2018): 019-025. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a degenerative disease of retina which involves the pigment deposition in periphery of retina. [fortunejournals.com]

Retinitis Pigmentosa Prevention Once RP has been inherited there are no known ways to prevent the disorder from occurring. If you have RP or have a family history of the disorder, you can talk to a genetic counselor when deciding to have children. [uvahealth.com]

As hereditary defects are discovered it may be possible to develop treatments to prevent progression of the disease. [retinaspecialistsnw.com]

למאמר המלא לחץ כאן The evidence for efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in preventing or slowing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa: a systematic review. [omega3galil.com]

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