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Primary hereditary oxalosis retinopathy
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A rare genetic disorder, type 1 hereditary oxalosis, caused progressive vision loss in an infant. The infant developed a unique retinal pigmentary abnormality with crystalline deposits.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Type 1 hereditary oxalosis is a rare metabolic disorder.
- Oxalosis can lead to systemic complications, including kidney stones and organ damage.
- Ocular manifestations of oxalosis are uncommon but can impact vision.
Observation:
- A female infant presented with progressive atypical pigmentary retinopathy.
- Initial presentation at 3 months showed a flecked retina.
- At 9 months, a unique parafoveal hyperpigmented ring was observed.
Findings:
- The retinopathy was characterized by a dense parafoveal ring, 5 disc diameters in size.
- This ring comprised hyperpigmented retinal pigment epithelium.
- The RPE changes surrounded whitish, highly refractile calcium oxalate crystalline deposits.
Implications:
- This case highlights a unique ocular presentation of type 1 hereditary oxalosis.
- Early detection of retinal changes may be crucial for managing oxalosis.
- Further research into the pathogenesis of oxalosis-related retinopathy is warranted.
Abstract:
A female infant had progressive atypical pigmentary retinopathy with type 1 hereditary oxalosis. At the age of 3 months she had a flecked retina type of retinopathy and six months later she exhibited a unique type of atypical pigmentary retinopathy. This latter abnormality was characterized by a dense parafoveal hyperpigmented ring five disc diameters in size, and composed of a confluence of small rings of hyperpigmented retinal pigment epithelium surrounding whitish highly refractile calcium oxalate crystalline deposits.