Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations

What is Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations?

Retinal vasculopathy and cerebral leukodystrophy (RVCL) is an inherited group of small vessel diseases comprised of cerebroretinal vasculopathy (CRV), hereditary vascular retinopathy (HRV) and hereditary endotheliopathy with retinopathy, nephropathy and stroke (HERNS; see these terms); all exhibiting progressive visual impairment as well as variable cerebral dysfunction.

Other condition names

  • RVCL
  • RVCL-S
  • Retinal vasculopathy and cerebral leukoencephalopathy

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant

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