Ocular findings associated with FADD deficiency resemble familial exudative vitreoretinopathy

Abstract

Purpose: We report the first known case of eye findings associated with a Fas-associated protein with death domain (FADD) gene mutation, an exceedingly rare entity. Observations: A 7-year-old boy was referred for decreased vision and eye examination revealed cystoid macular edema and peripheral retinal ischemia in both eyes and progression to tractional retinal detachment in the right eye. Conclusions and Importance: This case suggests that baseline and annual ophthalmic screening may be beneficial in individuals with FADD mutations. However, greater documentation of cases may be necessary before deriving a clear interval screening recommendation.

Keywords

• Fas-associated protein with death domain deficiency
• Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy
• Cystoid macular edema
• Retinal ischemia
• Retinal neovascularization
• Tractional retinal detachment