Norrie disease: extraocular clinical manifestations in 56 patients

SE Smith, TE Mullen, D Graham… - American Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
SE Smith, TE Mullen, D Graham, KB Sims, HL Rehm
American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 2012Wiley Online Library
Norrie disease (ND) is an X‐linked recessive disorder characterized by congenital
blindness, progressive sensorineural hearing loss and cognitive impairment. The ocular
phenotype has been well described, while the extraocular manifestations of the disorder are
not well understood. We present the data from the Norrie Disease Registry, which consists of
56 patients with detailed clinical histories and genotype data. This study represents the
largest, detailed investigation into the phenotypic spectrum of ND to date and more …
Abstract
Norrie disease (ND) is an X‐linked recessive disorder characterized by congenital blindness, progressive sensorineural hearing loss and cognitive impairment. The ocular phenotype has been well described, while the extraocular manifestations of the disorder are not well understood. We present the data from the Norrie Disease Registry, which consists of 56 patients with detailed clinical histories and genotype data. This study represents the largest, detailed investigation into the phenotypic spectrum of ND to date and more importantly expands knowledge of the extraocular clinical manifestations. We identify several novel aspects of the syndrome that will improve the management of these patients. In particular, we expand our understanding of the neurologic manifestations in ND and identify a chronic seizure disorder in approximately 10% of all patients. In addition, details of the hearing phenotype are described including the median age of onset (12 years of age) and how genotype affects onset. Moreover, we find vascular disease to be a significant component of ND; and vascular health should be, in the future, a component of patient clinical care. In summary, the results expand our understanding of the phenotypic variability and genotypic heterogeneity in ND patients. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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