Contents

Search


Stickler syndrome/COL9A1 mutation associated

Genetics: - autosomal recessive - associated with defects in COL9A1 Clinical manifestations: - associates ocular signs with a) more or less complete forms of Pierre Robin sequence b) bone disorders c) sensorineural deafness - ocular disorders may include a) juvenile cataract b) myopia c) strabismus d) vitreoretinal degeneration or chorioretinal degeneration e) retinal detachment f) chronic uveitis - bones are affected by slight platyspondylisis & large, often defective epiphyses - juvenile joint laxity is followed by early signs of arthrosis - the degree of hearing loss varies among affected individuals & may become more severe over time - syndrome expressivity is variable

Database Correlations

OMIM 614134

References

OMIM :accession 614134