Retinitis Pigmentosa

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C11.270.684 - C11.768.585.658.500 - C16.320.290.684

**Synonyms:** - Pigmentary Retinopathy - Tapetoretinal Degeneration