Identification of a novel LCA6 mutation in an Emirati family.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optic disc pit is a very rare clinical entity. The main complication of this condition is the maculopathy. Report of cases: A 40-year-old Caucasian man and his 6-year-old daughter underwent a complete ophthalmological examination. In both cases ophthalmoscopy examination showed a bilateral white-yellow oval ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Rossi S,De Rosa G,D'Alterio FM,Orrico A,Banfi S,Testa F,Simonelli F

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A considerable volume of literature has been published on the association of lacrimal outflow dysgenesis with developmental anomalies or systemic syndromes. We report three affected individuals in a consanguineous family those are associated with bilateral ptosis, upper ocular movement limitation, and absence of the l...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Guran S,Torun D,Mutlu FM,Uysal Y,Ugurel MS,Bahce M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report of Stickler's syndrome associated with congenital glaucoma is presented. Stickler's syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by progressive arthropathy, midfacial flattening, Pierre Robin anomaly or cleft palate, sensorineural hearing loss, progressive myopia, vitreoretinal degeneration, ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Ziakas NG,Ramsay AS,Lynch SA,Clarke MP

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microphthalmia, anophthalmia, coloboma (MAC) complex is a spectrum of ocular abnormalities that occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome. Genetic abnormalities have been shown to account for 80% of cases in bilateral anophthalmia or severe microphthalmia, where 25-30% were attributed to chromosomal defect...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Leung KCP,Ko TCS

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical findings of a 2.5-year-old girl presenting with barely detectable horizontal nystagmus and high hypermetropia are described. Despite the normal appearing anterior segments, the child had posterior microphthalmus and bilateral papillomacular retinal folds, conforming to a recently described, rare congenital di...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Kiratli H,Tümer B,Kadayifçilar S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aarskog syndrome (faciogenital dysplasia) is an X-linked recessive genetic growth disorder characterized by short stature, dysmorphic facies, shawl scrotum, and digital anomalies. The condition was first described in 1970 and the gene responsible is FGD1 (MIM#305400). There are several reported ophthalmic findings ass...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Jogiya A,Sandy C

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) findings of two patients with complete defects in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) with disruptions in Bruch membrane in Stargardt disease (STGD1). METHODS:Two patients with STGD1 were referred to our clinic for further evaluation. Fundu...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Park SP,Chang S,Allikmets R,Smith RT,Burke TR,Gregory-Roberts E,Tsang SH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in the peripherin/RDS gene have been identified in families with various retinopathies including those affecting primarily the macula and those restricted to the retinal periphery. Here, we describe the clinical findings of two sisters with late-onset central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD). The two sibli...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Keilhauer CN,Meigen T,Stöhr H,Weber BH

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Genetic factors are shown to have a role in the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of genetic polymorphisms of Rho-kinase (ROCK) genes on the risk of POAG in a Turkish population. METHODS:Genomic DNA was extracted from leukocytes of the periphe...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Demiryürek S,Okumus S,Bozgeyik İ,Oztuzcu S,Coskun E,Mat E,Durucu E,Tatar MG,Erbagci İ,Gürler B,Demiryürek AT

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the underlying genetic defect in otherwise healthy Saudi newborns with buphthalmos, including those with iris abnormalities. METHODS:Prospective case series of affected Saudi Arabian probands who were referred for genetic counseling over a 4 year period. All had CYP1B1 sequencing. Selected pati...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Khan AO,Aldahmesh MA,Al-Abdi L,Mohamed JY,Hashem M,Al-Ghamdi I,Alkuraya FS

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:H syndrome is an autosomal recessive histiocytosis with multisystemic involvement caused by mutations in the SLC29A3 gene. The term H syndrome was coined to denote the major clinical findings which include hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, hearing loss, hepatosplenomegaly, hypogonadism, hyperglycemia/diabet...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Molho-Pessach V,Mechoulam H,Siam R,Babay S,Ramot Y,Zlotogorski A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome (BOFS) is a rare autosomal dominant congenital disorder defined by branchial defects, ocular anomalies and craniofacial malformations, including variable degrees of cleft lip with or without cleft palate. In addition, temporal bone anomalies, renal and ectodermal manifestatio...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Aliferis K,Stoetzel C,Pelletier V,Hellé S,Angioï-Duprez K,Vigneron J,Leheup B,Marion V,Dollfus H

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptophthalmos is a condition of congenital eyelid malformation most commonly accompanied by syndactyly, urogenital anomalies, and cognitive impairments as in Fraser syndrome. We report on a patient with characteristic features consistent with autosomal dominant bilateral complete isolated cryptophthalmos. This patie...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Egier D,Orton R,Allen L,Siu VM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The H402 allele of the CFH gene is an established risk factor for age-related maculopathy (ARMD) in Caucasians, accounting for approximately 60% of the genetic risk at the population level. In general, the advanced forms of ARMD are rare in Black populations in Africa, as well as Black populations who have lived for g...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Ziskind A,Bardien S,van der Merwe L,Webster AR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To clinically characterize a Swedish family with autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa due to a mutation, Arg-172-Trp, in the peripherin/RDS gene. METHODS:Full clinical evaluation including kinetic visual field testing, measurement of dark-adaptation threshold, and full-field electroretinography in seven pat...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Ekström U,Andréasson S,Ponjavic V,Abrahamson M,Sandgren O,Nilsson-Ehle P,Ehinger B

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the clinical relevance of sequence alterations in the optineurin gene (OPTN) among Japanese patients with open-angle glaucoma, including both primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG). METHODS:Genomic DNA was isolated from 83 patients with open-angle glaucoma (55 with POAG a...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Umeda T,Matsuo T,Nagayama M,Tamura N,Tanabe Y,Ohtsuki H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the genetic basis of a recessive inheritance form of retinal dystrophy (RD) in a Lebanese family. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Clinical data were recorded for five patients of the 14 family members. Genetic linkage was carried out using Affymetrix 250 K Nspl SNP array followed by sequencing. RESULTS:The ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Jalkh N,Guissart C,Chouery E,Yammine T,El Ali N,Farah HA,Mégarbané A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize a Chinese family with inherited retinitis pigmentosa (RP). METHODS:Linkage studies and haplotype analysis were used for gene mapping, and single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis and direct DNA sequence analysis were used for identifying the responsible mutation. RESULTS:Pedigre...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Zhao K,Wang L,Wang L,Wang L,Zhang Q,Wang Q

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Hydroxychloroquine retinal toxicity can occur in up to 7.5% of patients receiving treatment; however, possible genetic risk factors are poorly understood. The main objective of the study was to explore candidate genetic risk factors for retinal toxicity.Materials and Methods: Case-control study of patients...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Mack HG,Kowalski T,Lucattini A,Symons RA,Wicks I,Hall AJ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new syndrome with abnormalities along the first branchial arch and the milk list is described in a family of four affected generations. The characteristics of the syndrome are epibulbar lipodermoids, preauricular appendages and polythelia. The expressivity varies but all affected have supernumerary nipples and preau...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Goldschmidt E,Jacobsen N

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Patients with intellectual disability syndromes frequently have coexisting abnormalities of ocular structures and the visual pathway system. The microphthalmos, anophthalmos, and coloboma (MAC) spectrum represent structural developmental eye defects that occur as part of a syndrome in one-third of cases. O...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Mameesh MM,Al-Kindy A,Al-Yahyai M,Ganesh A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical phenotype in a family with Best's vitelliform macular dystrophy (BMD) and a new mutation (Val89Ala) in the VMD2 gene. METHODS:The genotype was determined by direct sequence analysis of the individual exons of VMD2. Nine members of a family with BMD were examined. The examination includ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Eksandh L,Bakall B,Bauer B,Wadelius C,Andréasson S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:to report phenotypic and genotypic features in a group of autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa (arRP) patients associated with EYS mutations. METHODS:we retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and the molecular genetic data of arRP patients carrying mutations in the EYS gene. All the patients underwe...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Mucciolo DP,Sodi A,Passerini I,Murro V,Cipollini F,Borg I,Pelo E,Contini E,Virgili G,Rizzo S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a family with X-linked congenital nystagmus and identify the genetic interval within which the gene is located. METHODS AND DESIGN:Clinical examination with genotyping of 30 individuals from a multi-generational Caucasian family with congenital nystagmus inherited in an X-linked pattern using marke...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Kerrison JB,Giorda R,Lenart TD,Drack AV,Maumenee IH

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MSX2 mutations are a very rare cause of craniosynostosis. Gain-of-function mutations may lead to the Boston-type craniosynostosis with limb defects and refraction errors, whereas loss-of-function mutations causes primary osseous defects such as enlarged parietal foramina. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Herein we rep...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Plaisancié J,Collet C,Pelletier V,Perdomo Y,Studer F,Fradin M,Schaefer E,Speeg-Schatz C,Bloch-Zupan A,Flori E,Dollfus H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the pathogenicity of the prominin-1 (PROM1) gene has already been described as associated with autosomal dominant Stargardt disease, little is known about sequence variations in this gene. PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate PROM1 gene sequence variations in patients with macular dystroph...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Salles MV,Motta FL,Dias da Silva E,Varela Lima Teixeira P,Antunes Costa K,Filippelli-Silva R,Martin R,Pesquero JB,Ferraz Sallum JM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA samples are the fundamental research substrate in genetics. Although methodology and cost-effectiveness in molecular biology have improved dramatically, collecting biological samples and extracting DNA continue to be expensive and time-consuming steps of genetic research. This article reviews the issues surroundin...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Dickinson JL,Sale MM,Craig JE,Mackey DA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe bilateral vitreous opacities and maculopathy in a child with Hunter syndrome. METHODS:A case involving fundus examination, photography, and optical coherence tomography. Medline and Embase searches found no reference to vitreous or macular abnormalities in Hunter syndrome. RESULTS:A two-year-old b...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Anawis MA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize visual function in defined genotypes including siblings with Usher syndrome. METHODS:Thirteen patients with phenotypically different subtypes of Usher syndrome, including 3 families with affected siblings, were selected. Genetic analysis and ophthalmological examinations including visual fiel...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Malm E,Ponjavic V,Möller C,Kimberling WJ,Andréasson S

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report on a novel translocation related to a suprasellar primitive neuroectodermal tumor (sPNET) and retinoblastoma. DESIGN:Case report. METHODS:A 6-year-old girl underwent genetic testing after developing unilateral retinoblastoma subsequent to treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and stem-cell rescue) for a...

journal_title：Ophthalmic genetics

authors： Huddleston S,McNall-Knapp RY,Siatkowski M,Odom C,Brennan R,Wilson MW

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00