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Leber congenital amaurosis 8 — Definition
Leber konjenital amaurosis tip 8 / Leber congenital amaurosis 8
Leber congenital amaurosis type 8 is a hereditary retinal dystrophy, usually manifested in the first months of birth or life, causing severe loss of vision. This disease is characterized by dysfunction or loss of function cells (photoresepters) sensitive to the skin of the retina. Type 8 is specially caused by mutations in the AIPL1 gene and shows autozomal resesif switch. Clinical findings include nustagmus (non-market eye movements), pupils response loss and pronounced abnormalities in electroretinogram (ERG).
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❓ What is Leber konjenital amaurosis tip 8?
Leber konjenital amaurosis tip 8; leber congenital amaurosis type 8 is a hereditary retinal dystrophy, usually manifested in the first months of birth or life, causing severe loss of vision. This disease is characterized by dysfunction or loss of function cells (photoresepters) sensitive to the skin of the retina. Type 8 is specially caused by mutations in the AIPL1 gene and shows autozomal resesif switch. Clinical findings include nustagmus (non-market eye movements), pupils response loss and pronounced abnormalities in electroretinogram (ERG).
❓ What is Leber congenital amaurosis 8 in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Leber congenital amaurosis 8" is Leber konjenital amaurosis tip 8.
❓ Which medical field is Leber konjenital amaurosis tip 8 related to?
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