SR2781

Best Disease (IIB)

Male

Male

SR2781

Best Disease (IIB)

Male

Male

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Age at visit: 11 years
OD OS

History

This 11 year old boy was found to have reduced acuity in his right eye during a school screening. Both of his parents have normal fundus exams. His maternal uncle has been "legally blind" since he was a teenager. His mother's EOG was 2.3 in the right eye and 2.4 in the left eye. His father's EOS was 1.3 in the right eye and 1.2 in the left eye.

Pedigree

Age at visit: 11 years
Age at visit: 15 years

Diagnosis & molecular findings

Disease Gene Allele 1 variant(s) Allele 2 variant(s) Inheritance mode
Best Disease BEST1 Arg218Cys CGT>TGT   AD
Disease:
Gene:
Allele 1:
Arg218Cys CGT>TGT
Allele 2:
 
Inheritance:
AD
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