retinitis pigmentosa 51

A retinitis pigmentosa that has_material_basis_in mutation in the TTC8 gene on chromosome 14q31.

Signs and symptoms

• Spicular pigmentation of the retina
• Reduced visual acuity
• Rod-cone dystrophy
• Attenuation of retinal blood vessels
• Nyctalopia
• Pallor
• High myopia
• Macular degeneration
• Abnormal light- and dark-adapted electroretinogram
• Photophobia

Also known as: RP51