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Familial pars planitis

A G Lee1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Ophthalmic Genetics
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Familial pars planitis, an eye inflammation, was observed in two sisters. One sister presented with signs potentially linked to demyelinating disease, a novel association.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Pars planitis is an intraocular inflammatory condition affecting young individuals.
  • It is characterized by specific clinical signs like vitreous 'snowballs' and 'snowbanks'.
  • Familial cases of pars planitis have been documented, but no inheritance pattern is defined.

Observation:

  • This report details pars planitis occurring in two sisters.
  • One sister exhibited signs suggestive of demyelinating disease upon initial examination.
  • This presentation is unusual for familial pars planitis.

Findings:

  • The study highlights a rare instance of familial pars planitis.
  • It suggests a potential link between pars planitis and demyelinating diseases.

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  • This is the first reported case of familial pars planitis presenting as a sign of possible demyelinating disease.

    • Implications:

    • This case broadens the understanding of pars planitis's potential systemic associations.
    • It may prompt further investigation into shared etiological factors between pars planitis and demyelinating disorders.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the connection between these conditions.