Retinitis Pigmentosa

Hereditary, progressive degeneration of the retina due to death of ROD PHOTORECEPTORS initially and subsequent death of CONE PHOTORECEPTORS. It is characterized by deposition of pigment in the retina.

Also Known As:

Pigmentary Retinopathy; Retinopathy, Pigmentary; Tapetoretinal Degeneration; Pigmentary Retinopathies; Retinopathies, Pigmentary; Tapetoretinal Degenerations

Eye Diseases: 3620
- Retinal Diseases: 3134
  - Retinal Degeneration: 4173
    - Retinal Dystrophies: 764
      - Retinitis Pigmentosa: 4076
- Hereditary Eye Diseases: 19
  - Retinitis Pigmentosa: 4076
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 960
- Inborn Genetic Diseases: 12342
  - Hereditary Eye Diseases: 19
    - Retinitis Pigmentosa: 4076

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