The natural history of retinal degeneration in association with cobalamin C (cbl C) disease

Ophthalmic Genet. 2006 Mar;27(1):9-14. doi: 10.1080/13816810500481758.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the association between retinal degeneration and cobalamin C (cblC) disease and to review previously published ophthalmic data regarding cblC disease.

Methods: Descriptive case series of three patients and compilation of all previously reported cases of cblC disease in the ophthalmic literature.

Results: All three new cases presented with macular pigmentary changes and showed attenuation of electroretinographic responses. Sequential ERG (electroretinogram) testing in Case 1 demonstrated ERGs that began at the lower limits of normal and became progressively attenuated over time.

Conclusions: Cobalamin C disease results in progressive retinal degeneration with its onset in the first few months of life and progressing rapidly over the first few years of life.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Electroretinography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Retina / physiopathology
  • Retinal Degeneration / etiology*
  • Retinal Degeneration / physiopathology
  • Vitamin B 12 / therapeutic use
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / complications*
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / physiopathology

Substances

  • Vitamin B 12