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Adult vitelliform macular dystrophy.

R Brecher1, A C Bird

  • 1Department of Clinical Ophthalmology, Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Adult vitelliform macular dystrophy is an inherited eye condition. Studies suggest it follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, with most affected individuals remaining asymptomatic despite potential vision changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Adult vitelliform macular dystrophy (AVMD) is characterized by specific subretinal lesions.
  • Previous hypotheses suggested an autosomal dominant inheritance, but heritability remained uncertain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the inheritance pattern of adult vitelliform macular dystrophy.
  • To determine if AVMD is compatible with autosomal dominant inheritance.

Main Methods:

  • Family history investigation of 12 patients presenting with AVMD-typical foveal lesions.
  • Clinical examination of available family members to assess for familial involvement.

Main Results:

  • Familial involvement consistent with autosomal dominant inheritance was observed in 10 out of 12 families.
  • In two families, no familial involvement was detected, but autosomal dominant inheritance could not be excluded due to incomplete parental examination.
  • Over half of affected patients (14/25) were asymptomatic with good visual acuity; two patients had reduced visual acuity (<6/18).

Conclusions:

  • Adult vitelliform macular dystrophy is concluded to be an autosomal dominant disorder.
  • The term AVMD should be reserved for foveal lesions with a documented dominant inheritance pattern.

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