Retinoschisis, Juvenile, X-Linked

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NCI: A genetic disorder affecting primarily males. It is caused by mutations of the XLRS1 gene mapped to chromosome Xp22. It affects the cells of the retina, resulting in retinal degeneration and poor eyesight.,MSH: X chromosome recessive disorder, found nearly exclusively in males and becoming apparent around puberty. Characterized initially by a cystlike structure involving the FOVEA CENTRALIS, a peripheral retinoschisis occurs in about half the patients.

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