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[Retinal involvement in Gaucher's disease].

M J Gonzalez Rodriguez1, H Pintado Conde, C Lopez Nieto

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Espagne.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Gaucher's disease causes sphingolipid buildup, leading to preretinal deposits. Systemic infiltration, not spleen removal, correlates with these eye findings, highlighting the importance of fundus examination.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Gaucher's disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of glucosylceramide in the reticuloendothelial system.
  • Ocular manifestations, including preretinal infiltrates, are recognized complications.
  • Previous studies suggested a link between splenectomy and increased frequency of these retinal deposits.

Observation:

  • This study observed significant preretinal infiltrates in a Gaucher's disease patient with massive systemic infiltration.
  • Notably, the patient had not undergone splenectomy.
  • Bone marrow biopsy and CT scans confirmed widespread systemic involvement.

Findings:

  • The presence of preretinal infiltrates in Gaucher's disease appears to be associated with the overall degree of systemic infiltration.

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  • Systemic involvement can lead to ocular manifestations even without spleen removal.

    • Implications:

    • Ophthalmoscopic examination of the eye fundus is crucial for assessing Gaucher's disease progression.
    • Understanding the correlation between systemic and ocular findings can aid in patient management and monitoring.
    • This highlights the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach in Gaucher's disease.