Congenital X-linked Retinoschisis and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Abstract:Congenital X-linked retinoschisis (CXLRS) is characterized by symmetric bilateral macular involvement, usually beginning in the first decade of life and affecting males. In the fundus examination, a wheel pattern developing due to schisis areas is observed in the macula. Fundus examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) are essential for diagnosis in the early stages of the disease and exhibit characteristic findings. Peripheral retinoschisis occurs in approximately 50% of cases, usually in the inferio… Show more
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