Variants of Uncertain Significance: Twins With Identical Pathogenic Gene Mutations in Retinitis Punctata Albescens

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2021 Aug;52(8):450-453. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20210727-08. Epub 2021 Aug 1.

Abstract

The authors describe identical twin sisters with similar symptoms, fundus findings, and ophthalmic testing consistent with retinitis punctata albescens (RPA). The pathognomonic white retinal flecks, extensive midperipheral retinal pigment epithelium atrophy, and pigmentary changes demonstrate overlapping phenotypic properties of RPA and other inherited retinal degenerative diseases. Genetic testing confirmed two mutations of the RLBP1 gene: one pathogenic for RPA, and the other a variant of uncertain significance previously reported as a novel RPA mutation in the literature. This report highlights identical phenotypic findings and genetic mutations in twin sisters aiding in further classification of pathogenic mutations associated with RPA. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2021;52:450-453.].

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carrier Proteins / genetics*
  • Electroretinography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mutation
  • Retinal Degeneration*
  • Retinal Diseases

Substances

  • 11-cis-retinal-binding protein
  • Carrier Proteins

Supplementary concepts

  • Fundus Albipunctatus