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Differentiation, Maintenance, and Analysis of Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells: A Disease-in-a-dish Model for BEST1 Mutations

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[Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy associated with choroidal neovascularization].

A Céspedes¹, M Pérez-De-Arcelus, J García-Arumí

¹Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España.

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|October 2, 2012

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Sudden vision loss in a child indicated Best's disease, a macular dystrophy. Complications like choroidal neovascularization can cause rapid vision decline.

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Ophthalmology
Genetics
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Best's disease, or vitelliform macular dystrophy, is an inherited eye condition.
It typically affects the macula, leading to gradual vision loss.
Diagnosis is often incidental, with stable visual acuity over time.

Observation:

A pediatric case presented with acute left eye vision loss.
Ophthalmoscopy revealed bilateral foveal vitelliform lesions and a left-eye hemorrhage.
Fluorescein angiography identified a neovascular membrane in the affected eye.

Findings:

Electrooculography confirmed the disease process.
The patient was diagnosed with Best's disease complicated by choroidal neovascularization.
This case highlights a rare presentation of rapid visual deterioration.

Implications:

Sudden vision loss in suspected Best's disease warrants investigation for complications.
Choroidal neovascularization is a significant complication that can lead to severe vision impairment.
Early detection and management of neovascularization are crucial for preserving vision in Best's disease patients.