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📋Overview
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited retinal disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of photoreceptor cells, primarily rods and later cones, leading to gradual vision loss. It is a well-established condition with multiple genetic causes and is considered a form of inherited retinal dystrophy.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0035334ICD-10-CM
H35.52
MeSH
D012174
SNOMED CT (US)
28835009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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