Phenotypic Characterization of 3 Families with Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa Due to Mutations in KLHL7

Overview

Journal Arch Ophthalmol

Publisher American Medical Association

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2011 Nov 16

PMID 22084217

Citations 19

Authors

Yuquan Wen

Kirsten G Locke

Martin Klein

Sara J Bowne

Lori S Sullivan

Joseph W Ray

Stephen P Daiger

David G Birch

Dianna K Hughbanks-Wheaton

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Abstract

Objective: To characterize the visual phenotype caused by mutations in the BTB-Kelch protein, KLHL7, responsible for the RP42 form of autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

Methods: Comprehensive ophthalmic testing included visual acuity, static visual field, kinetic visual field, dark adaptometry, full-field electroretinography, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, and fundus photography. Longitudinal visual function data (range, 15-27 years) were available for some of the affected individuals.

Results: We report a phenotypic assessment of 3 unrelated families, each harboring different KLHL7 mutations (c.458C>T, c.449G>A, and c.457G>A). The fundi showed classic signs of RP. Best-corrected visual acuity was 20/50 or better in at least one eye up to age 65 years. Static and kinetic visual fields showed concentric constriction to central 10° to 20° by age 65 years; 2 patients with Goldmann perimetry exhibited bilateral visual field retention in the far periphery. Both rod and cone full-field electroretinographic amplitudes were substantially lower than normal, with a decline rate of 3% per year in cone 31-Hz flicker response. Rod and cone activation and inactivation variables were abnormal. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography indicated retention of foveal inner segment-outer segment junction through age 65 years.

Conclusions: Mutations in KLHL7 are associated with a late-onset form of autosomal dominant retinal degeneration that preferentially affects the rod photoreceptors. Full-field electroretinographic findings, including recovery kinetics, are consistent with those observed in other forms of autosomal dominant RP.

Clinical Relevance: The phenotypes are similar among patients with 3 types of KLHL7 mutations (c.458C>T, c.449G>A, and c.457G>A). Strong retention of foveal function and bilateral concentric constriction of visual fields with far periphery sparing may guide mutation screening in autosomal dominant RP.

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