Article Text
Letter
Bilateral exudative retinopathy as the initial manifestation of retinitis pigmentosa
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A Coats'-like retinopathy affects approximately 1–4% of cases of longstanding retinitis pigmentosa (RP).1,2 As a presenting sign of RP, however, Coats'-like retinopathy is extremely rare.3 We present a case of bilateral exudative retinopathy suggestive of Coats' disease in a 12 year old boy in whom investigation revealed previously undiagnosed RP.
Case report
A 12 year old male presented with a 3 week history of blurred vision in both eyes. There was no significant medical or family history. Visual acuities were 6/120 in the right eye and 6/15 in the left eye. Anterior segment …