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Gyrate atrophy of the choroid: two cases
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|July 12, 2003
Abstract
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.