Retinitis pigmentosa associated with progressive hemifacial atrophy (parry-romberg syndrome)

Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2012 Winter;6(1):87-90. doi: 10.1097/ICB.0b013e31820885c7.

Abstract

Purpose: The Parry-Romberg syndrome, or progressive hemifacial atrophy, is a slowly progressive marked facial deformity because of atrophy of subcutaneous fat and skin, cartilage, and bone wasting. Various ocular findings may be present in approximately 40% of cases of progressive hemifacial atrophy. We describe a novel case of a 42-year-old woman with progressive hemifacial atrophy and bilateral retinal dystrophy consistent with retinitis pigmentosa.

Methods: Case report and literature review.

Results: Clinical features, fundus photographs, visual fields, and electroretinographic findings are reported.

Conclusion: Progressive hemifacial atrophy can occur with retinitis pigmentosa.