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Malattia Leventinese retinal dystrophy
pathology
Also known as: Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy
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forms of macular degeneration
- In macular degeneration: Other forms of macular degeneration
Malattia Leventinese (Doyne honeycomb) retinal dystrophy, which is characterized by a honeycomb-like pattern of drusen formation under the retina, is caused by mutations in the gene EFEMP1 (EGF-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1). Sorsby fundus dystrophy, which is clinically similar to wet AMD, is caused…
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