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Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.

R L Bergen, R Glassman

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |March 1, 1983
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    Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEV) is a genetic eye disorder affecting siblings. Early surgical intervention can significantly improve vision in affected individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEV) is a rare genetic disorder.
    • It presents with variable expressivity and nearly complete penetrance.
    • FEV can be misdiagnosed, potentially leading to underestimation of its prevalence.

    Observation:

    • The study describes three siblings diagnosed with FEV.
    • Clinical manifestations included temporal neovascularization, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal detachment.
    • The differential diagnosis for FEV is extensive and can include retrolental fibroplasia.

    Findings:

    • FEV is a genetic syndrome with significant variability in its presentation.
    • Surgical management was pursued in four affected eyes.
    • Three out of four surgically treated eyes achieved a visual acuity of 20/30 or better.

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    Implications:

    • Active surgical management may lead to favorable visual outcomes in FEV.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the pathophysiology, natural history, and optimal treatment strategies for FEV.
    • Distinguishing FEV from similar conditions like retrolental fibroplasia is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.