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mitotane and Retinitis Pigmentosa

mitotane has been researched along with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 1 studies

Mitotane: A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

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.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ng, WT1
Toohey, MG1
Mulhall, L1
Mackey, DA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for mitotane and Retinitis Pigmentosa

ArticleYear
Pigmentary retinopathy, macular oedema, and abnormal ERG with mitotane treatment.
    The British journal of ophthalmology, 2003, Volume: 87, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Electroretinography; Female; Fluore

2003