Sector retinitis pigmentosa and chronic angle-closure glaucoma: a new association.
3 sisters with sector retinitis pigmentosa are presented; 2 had coexisting chronic angle-closure glaucoma. The clinical findings including visual fields and electrophysiologic tests, are summarized. The association of retinitis pigmentosa and glaucoma is reviewed, and the interesting concurrence of these rare diseases is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012174:Retinitis Pigmentosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields