The cataract-microcornea syndrome is the association of
congenital cataract
Congenital cataracts refers to a lens opacity which is present at birth. Congenital cataracts cover a broad spectrum of severity: whereas some lens opacities do not progress and are visually insignificant, others can produce profound visual impa ...
and microcornea.
Genetics
Mutations in
ABCA3
ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''ABCA3'' gene.
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins ...
were found to be associated to this syndrome.
Diagnosis
Treatment
References
External links
Syndromes affecting the eye
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