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Norries disease.

J S Saini¹, A Sharma, P Pillai

¹Department of Ophthalmology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

|January 1, 1992

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Norrie disease, a rare genetic eye condition, was diagnosed in an infant. This case is the first histologically confirmed instance in India, highlighting diagnostic features and early presentation nuances.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Genetics
Histopathology

Background:

Norrie disease is a rare X-linked recessive disorder primarily affecting the eyes.
It is characterized by congenital blindness due to retinal malformation.
Early diagnosis and understanding of its varied presentation are crucial.

Observation:

A 2-month-old male infant presented with clinical features suggestive of Norrie disease.
Detailed histological examination confirmed the diagnosis.
The initial presentation lacked hearing loss and mental retardation, which later developed.

Findings:

This represents the first histologically verified case of Norrie disease reported from India.
The sporadic nature and initial absence of certain symptoms did not impede diagnosis.

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Development of hearing loss by one year of age was noted.

Implications:

This case expands the geographical reporting of Norrie disease.
It underscores the importance of histological confirmation for accurate diagnosis.
Understanding the evolving clinical spectrum, including late-onset hearing loss, is vital for patient management.