X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa Revealed by Tapetal Like Reflex: A Case Report

Elkhoyaali. A *

Military Training Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

Achegri. Y

Military Training Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

Laaouina. S

Military Training Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

Bouabadi. C

Military Training Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

Bouabid. Y

Military Training Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

Mouzari. Y

Military Training Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

The tapetal-like reflex (TLR) is a rare, golden, bright, scintillating, particulate reflection observed during indirect ophthalmoscopy, typically sparing the fovea. It resembles the reflection seen in the eyes of certain vertebrates. TLR has been noted in female carriers of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has also been observed in a healthy young male.

Keywords: X-linked Retinitis pigmentosa, Retinitis pigmentosa, retinal degeneration, retinal reflex


How to Cite

A, Elkhoyaali., Achegri. Y, Laaouina. S, Bouabadi. C, Bouabid. Y, and Mouzari. Y. 2025. “X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa Revealed by Tapetal Like Reflex: A Case Report”. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports 18 (1):9-12. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i1407.