Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: EC:3.5.1.12 (biotinidase)
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We present an update on the ophthalmic status of a female patient with biotinidase deficiency who has attended our clinic for over 30 years. She is the only reported case of juvenile-onset glaucoma associated with biotinidase deficiency. Her intraocular pressure, optic nerve appearance, and visual field defect have, however, remained stable throughout her follow-up. We feel that this patient's visual field defect is a result of optic atrophy due to biotinidase deficiency in early life rather than glaucomatous damage.
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PMID:Biotinidase Deficiency, Bilateral Optic Atrophy, and a Visual Field Defect. 2816 95