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Retinitis Pigmentosa, Sex-linked, Tapetal Reflex in Carrier

Retinitis Pigmentosa, Sex-linked, Tapetal Reflex in Carrier
A "golden tapetal reflex" or glistening reddish sheen is seen in both eyes of carrier females of sex-linked RP, in Oguchi's disease, and cone dystrophy. This patient has reduced night vision but normal visual fields and comes from a family with X-linked RP.
van Schooneveld, Mary, M.D., Utrecht, Netherlands
H35.5
Retina -> Hereditary Degenerations and Dystrophies -> Retinitis Pigmentosa -> Retinitis Pigmentosa
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