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Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy concomitant to large colloid drusen
No full textPurpose: To describe the previously unreported concomitance of 2 uncommon ocular conditions: posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPCD) and large colloid drusen (LCD). Methods: A 45-year-old woman underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination with slit-lamp biomicroscopy and blue fundus autofluorescence with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, as well as complete systemic examination and renal function investigation. Results: On slit-lamp biomicroscopy, a corneal lesion located at Descemet membrane was observed in the right eye. The clinical features of deep posterior stromal-endothelial linear bands with vesicles and irregular opacities of posterior corneal surface were consistent with the diagnosis of PPCD. Fundus biomicroscopy and blue fundus autofluorescence showed LCD. Discussions: We report the unusual coexistence of PPCD and LCD in a young, healthy subject. Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy and LCD share morphologic similarities and dysfunctions of collagen architecture in the basement membrane layer, which suggests a possible common pathogenic pathway. OI Corvi, Federico/0000-0002-2661-5500Purpose: To describe the previously unreported concomitance of 2 uncommon ocular conditions: posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPCD) and large colloid drusen (LCD). Methods: A 45-year-old woman underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination with slit-lamp biomicroscopy and blue fundus autofluorescence with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, as well as complete systemic examination and renal function investigation. Results: On slit-lamp biomicroscopy, a corneal lesion located at Descemet membrane was observed in the right eye. The clinical features of deep posterior stromal-endothelial linear bands with vesicles and irregular opacities of posterior corneal surface were consistent with the diagnosis of PPCD. Fundus biomicroscopy and blue fundus autofluorescence showed LCD. Discussions: We report the unusual coexistence of PPCD and LCD in a young, healthy subject. Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy and LCD share morphologic similarities and dysfunctions of collagen architecture in the basement membrane layer, which suggests a possible common pathogenic pathway
Apolipoprotein E polymorphisms in age-related macular degeneration in an Italian population
No full textOBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein E (apoE) is an important regulator of cholesterol and lipid transport during compensatory synaptogenesis. Our purpose was to investigate the role of apoE gene polymorphisms in Italian patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
METHODS: We used the polymerase chain reaction technique to analyze apoE genotypes in 87 patients with AMD, in 47 age-matched controls and in 1,287 individuals from a general reference population.
RESULTS: The frequency of allele epsilon4 carriers was significantly higher (p = 0.002) in the general population than in AMD patients, while the frequency of allele epsilon2 was higher in the patients (p = 0.069) with an increased risk for AMD in the patients versus the population-based controls (odds ratio = 1.7; 95% confidence interval: 1.0-2.9). Allele epsilon4 was associated with a decreased risk for AMD in the patients versus the population-based controls (odds ratio = 0.3; 95% confidence interval: 0.1-0.8).
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: These data suggest that apoE testing may represent a tool for the evaluation of the relative risk of AMD. Consequently, a preventive strategy can be initiated at an early stage of the disorder.
CONCLUSION: The apoE gene polymorphism showed a significant association with the risk of AMD. The lower frequency of the epsilon4 allele in AMD patients suggests that the apoE gene could play a protective role in the pathogenesis of the disease. In contrast, the epsilon2 allele was found associated with a slightly increased risk of AMD, although we did not find a statistically significant effect.objective: Apolipoprotein E (apoE) is an important regulator of cholesterol and lipid transport during compensatory synaptogenesis. Our purpose was to investigate the role of apoE gene polymorphisms in Italian patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: We used the polymerase chain reaction technique to analyze apoE genotypes in 87 patients with AMD, in 47 age-matched controls and in 1,287 individuals from a general reference population. Results: The frequency of allele epsilon4 carriers was significantly higher (p = 0.002) in the general population than in AMD patients, while the frequency of allele epsilon2 was higher in the patients (p = 0.069) with an increased risk for AMD in the patients versus the population-based controls (odds ratio = 1.7; 95% confidence interval: 1.0-2.9). Allele epsilon4 was associated with a decreased risk for AMD in the patients versus the population-based controls (odds ratio = 0.3; 95% confidence interval: 0.1-0.8). Clinical Relevance: These data suggest that apoE testing may represent a tool for the evaluation of the relative risk of AMD. Consequently, a preventive strategy can be initiated at an early stage of the disorder. Conclusion:The apoE gene polymorphism showed a significant association with the risk of AMD. The lower frequency of the epsilon4 allele in AMD patients suggests that the apoE gene could play a protective role in the pathogenesis of the disease. In contrast, the epsilon2 allele was found associated with a slightly increased risk of AMD, although we did not find a statistically significant effect. Copyright (C) 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel
Apolipoprotein E Polymorphisms in Age-related Macular Degeneration in an Italian Population.
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Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa
No full textBackground: To report the morphological macular findings detected by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and to determine their prevalence in patients with retinitis pignnentosa (RP). Methods: SD-OCT scans of 176 eyes from 90 patients affected by RP were reviewed. A careful evaluation was carried out on photoreceptor inner/outer segment (IS/OS) junction, external limiting membrane (ELM), inner limiting membrane thickening (ILMT), epiretinal membranes (ERMs), retinal micropseudocysts (MPCs), cystoid macular edema (CME), macular holes (MHs) and choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Results: The photoreceptor IS/OS junction was absent in the foveal region of 24 eyes (13.6%) and disrupted in 84 eyes (47.7%). The ELM was absent in 24 eyes (13.6%), whereas the ILMT was found in 118 eyes (67%). The presence of an ERM was detected in 48 eyes (27.3%). Some sort of vitreomacular alteration (ILMT and/or ERM) was identifiable in a total of 94.3% of eyes with RP. The presence of MPCs was detected in 32 eyes (18.2%). An evident CME was found in 22 eyes (12.5%). We also found MHs in 8 eyes (4.5%) and CNV in 3 eyes (1.7%). Conclusions: Our data indicate that RP is associated with alterations of many retinal layers. In particular, the vitreoretinal interface is affected in 94% of patients, and MPC can be identified in 18% of eyes. SD-OCT may contribute to the understanding of the pathophysiological mechanism involved in RP. Copyright (C) 2013 S. Karger AG, Base
Are microarrays useful in the screening of ABCA4 mutations in Italian patients affected by macular degenerations?
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Polymorphism p.402Y>H in the complement factor H protein is a risk factor for age related macular degeneration in an Italian population
No full textAIMS: To evaluate the complement factor H (CFH) p.402Y>H polymorphism as a risk factor in age related macular degeneration (AMD) in an Italian population CONCLUSION: The association between the p.402Y>H (c.1277T>C) polymorphism and AMD applies to the Italian population and the CC genotype is more frequent in sporadic than in familial AMD cases
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