DR. SEHDIYA HAMZA

Dr.Supriya Dabir, Dr. MOHAN RAJAN

Abstract

Gyrate atrophy (GA) is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disease due to deficiency

of ornithine amino transferase, characterized by hyperornithemia and progressive

chorioretinal degeneration, resulting in progressive deterioration of peripheral and night

vision leading to blindness. This poster aims to present a classical case of gyrate

atrophy in a 41 year old female in whom a high level of plasma ornithine (878.4

microlmol) was detected. Patient was treated with an arginine restricted diet. Early and

accurate diagnosis of GA along with early correction of ornithine accumulation is critical

for delaying the onset of irreversible retinal degeneration.