Genetic testing for Best vitelliform macular dystrophy

Abeshi A., Bruson A., Beccari T., DÜNDAR M., Viola F., Colombo L., ...Daha Fazla

EUROBIOTECH JOURNAL, cilt.1, ss.17-19, 2017 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Doi Numarası: 10.24190/issn2564-615x/2017/s1.05
  • Dergi Adı: EUROBIOTECH JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.17-19
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We studied the scientific literature and disease guidelines in order to summarize the clinical utility of the genetic test for Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD). BVMD is mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner (autosomal recessive transmission is rare). The overall prevalence is currently unknown. BVMD is caused by mutations in the BEST1 gene. Clinical diagnosis is based on clinical findings, ophthalmological examination, optical coherence tomography, electrooculography and electroretinography. The genetic test is useful for confirming diagnosis, and for differential diagnosis, couple risk assessment and access to clinical trials.