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What is the typical age range for the presentation of Stargardt disease?
What is the first sign of Stargardt disease that may be noticed?
Which of the following statements is true about Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy?
Which disease is characterized by yellowish/white flecks in the periphery and often fovea-sparing?
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What type of inheritance pattern is associated with Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy?
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What is the visual acuity at presentation for X-linked juvenile retinoschisis?
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Which of the following best describes the visual outcome for a patient with Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy?
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What is a characteristic symptom of X-linked juvenile retinoschisis?
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What is a significant feature of the fundus appearance in the early stages of Stargardt disease?
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Which hallmark change occurs in Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy as the disease progresses?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of X-linked juvenile retinoschisis?
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What is the inheritance pattern for Stargardt disease?
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What genetic change is associated with both Stargardt disease and Fundus Flavimaculatus?
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What visual acuity loss is typical for patients with Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy by the age of 30?
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What is the initial visual acuity for males presenting with X-linked juvenile retinoschisis?
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Which of the following describes the visual outcome of patients with Stargardt disease by age 30?
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What characterizes the later stages of Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy?
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In Stargardt disease, what progressive change is likely to be observed in the fundus later in the disease?
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What is a distinguishing feature of X-linked juvenile retinoschisis?
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What is the age of onset for Stargardt disease?
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What genetic alteration is associated with both Stargardt disease and Fundus Flavimaculatus?
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What visual acuity range is typically observed at presentation for X-linked juvenile retinoschisis?
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What early sign may indicate the onset of Stargardt disease?
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Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of Fundus Flavimaculatus?
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What is the inheritance pattern of Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy?
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What are the visual acuity outcomes for Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy by the age of 30?
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Study Notes
Stargardt Disease
- Most prevalent form of childhood macular degeneration.
- Typically manifests between ages 8-14 years.
- Gradual visual acuity loss, potentially reaching 20/200 by age 30.
- Early stages may show a normal fundus appearance.
- Later stages exhibit loss of foveal reflex and round pigmented macular atrophy.
- Associated with Fundus Flavimaculatus characterized by yellowish/white flecks, often sparing the fovea.
- Both conditions result from abnormal lipofuscin accumulation in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
- Both disorders share a genetic link at the ABCA4 gene locus.
Best's Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
- Inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern linked to the BEST1 gene.
- Presents with a sharply defined, yellowish discoid lesion resembling an egg yolk in the macular area.
- Diagnosis usually occurs between ages 3-15 years.
- The lesion may later fragment, leading to atrophic changes resembling scrambled eggs.
- Vision impairment can reach around 20/200.
- "Vitelliform" refers to the egg-like appearance of the lesion.
X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis
- Inherited in an X-linked recessive manner and primarily affects males.
- Condition presents bilaterally but often asymmetrically.
- Initial visual acuity at presentation ranges from 20/70 to 20/100.
- Visual acuity generally deteriorates to about 20/200 by age 20.
- Notable foveal retinoschisis is often described as a spoke-like appearance.
- Boys are more susceptible to developing this condition than girls.
Stargardt Disease
- Most prevalent form of childhood macular degeneration.
- Typically manifests between ages 8-14 years.
- Gradual visual acuity loss, potentially reaching 20/200 by age 30.
- Early stages may show a normal fundus appearance.
- Later stages exhibit loss of foveal reflex and round pigmented macular atrophy.
- Associated with Fundus Flavimaculatus characterized by yellowish/white flecks, often sparing the fovea.
- Both conditions result from abnormal lipofuscin accumulation in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
- Both disorders share a genetic link at the ABCA4 gene locus.
Best's Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
- Inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern linked to the BEST1 gene.
- Presents with a sharply defined, yellowish discoid lesion resembling an egg yolk in the macular area.
- Diagnosis usually occurs between ages 3-15 years.
- The lesion may later fragment, leading to atrophic changes resembling scrambled eggs.
- Vision impairment can reach around 20/200.
- "Vitelliform" refers to the egg-like appearance of the lesion.
X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis
- Inherited in an X-linked recessive manner and primarily affects males.
- Condition presents bilaterally but often asymmetrically.
- Initial visual acuity at presentation ranges from 20/70 to 20/100.
- Visual acuity generally deteriorates to about 20/200 by age 20.
- Notable foveal retinoschisis is often described as a spoke-like appearance.
- Boys are more susceptible to developing this condition than girls.
Stargardt Disease
- Most prevalent form of childhood macular degeneration.
- Typically manifests between ages 8-14 years.
- Gradual visual acuity loss, potentially reaching 20/200 by age 30.
- Early stages may show a normal fundus appearance.
- Later stages exhibit loss of foveal reflex and round pigmented macular atrophy.
- Associated with Fundus Flavimaculatus characterized by yellowish/white flecks, often sparing the fovea.
- Both conditions result from abnormal lipofuscin accumulation in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
- Both disorders share a genetic link at the ABCA4 gene locus.
Best's Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
- Inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern linked to the BEST1 gene.
- Presents with a sharply defined, yellowish discoid lesion resembling an egg yolk in the macular area.
- Diagnosis usually occurs between ages 3-15 years.
- The lesion may later fragment, leading to atrophic changes resembling scrambled eggs.
- Vision impairment can reach around 20/200.
- "Vitelliform" refers to the egg-like appearance of the lesion.
X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis
- Inherited in an X-linked recessive manner and primarily affects males.
- Condition presents bilaterally but often asymmetrically.
- Initial visual acuity at presentation ranges from 20/70 to 20/100.
- Visual acuity generally deteriorates to about 20/200 by age 20.
- Notable foveal retinoschisis is often described as a spoke-like appearance.
- Boys are more susceptible to developing this condition than girls.
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Explore the characteristics and progression of Stargardt disease, the most common form of childhood macular degeneration. This quiz covers key details about the age of onset, visual acuity loss, and fundus presentation of the disease.
