Gyrate atrophy-like phenotype with normal plasma ornithine and low plasma taurine

We present the case of a 39-year-old male with sectoral chorioretinal atrophy similar to that seen in gyrate atrophy (GA) but with a normal plasma ornithine level. Unlike previously reported cases of GA, he had below-normal plasma taurine concentration. Much remains unknown about the pathophysiolog...

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Main Authors: Labiano, Aubhugn T., Arroyo, Milagros H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2020-02-01
Series:GMS Ophthalmology Cases
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Online Access:http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/oc/2020-10/oc000131.shtml