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Central retinal artery occlusion complicating Fabry's disease
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|May 1, 1978
Summary
A 16-year-old boy with Fabry
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Fabry's disease is an inborn error of glycosphingolipid metabolism.
- Ocular manifestations in males typically include corneal, conjunctival, and lenticular changes.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old male presented with central retinal artery occlusion.
- He was diagnosed as a hemizygote for Fabry's disease.
Findings:
- This case is the first reported instance of central retinal artery occlusion as an ocular complication of Fabry's disease.
- The patient exhibited typical ocular signs associated with Fabry's disease.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for retinal vascular events in Fabry's disease.
- Suggests the importance of considering Fabry's disease in young patients with retinal artery occlusion.
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