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Retinal Dystrophies

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Definition: A group of disorders involving predominantly the posterior portion of the ocular fundus, due to degeneration in the sensory layer of the RETINA; RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM; BRUCH MEMBRANE; CHOROID; or a combination of these tissues.  CONE-ROD DYSTROPHY see RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA is also available   
Examples Retinitis Pigmentosa 		Other names Retinal Dystrophy; Dystrophy, Retinal; Dystrophies, Retinal
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Ghose Sachdev Kumar syndrome  0   *Glaucoma *Microphthalmos *Retinal Dystrophies.
Patterned dystrophy of retinal pigment epithelium  0   *Retinal Dystrophies.

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