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Dermatoglyphic profile in congenital cataracts.

S K Angra1, N P Rao, A Panda

  • 1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Congenital cataracts in children are linked to distinct dermatoglyphic patterns. Specific intrauterine causes, like rubella, correlate with unique handprint variations, aiding in etiological understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Dermatoglyphics

Background:

  • Congenital cataracts are a significant cause of childhood visual impairment.
  • Dermatoglyphic patterns, formed during early fetal development, can be influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
  • Variations in dermatoglyphics have been observed in various congenital conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate dermatoglyphic pattern differences in children with congenital cataracts compared to controls.
  • To explore correlations between specific etiological factors of congenital cataracts and dermatoglyphic traits.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 45 children with congenital cataracts and age/sex-matched controls.
  • Analysis of dermatoglyphic traits, including mainline terminations and the atd angle.

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  • Categorization of congenital cataract cases based on intrauterine etiological groups: rubella, hereditary, and undetected.

    • Main Results:

    • Children with congenital cataracts exhibited significant differences in multiple dermatoglyphic traits compared to controls.
    • Variations in mainline terminations were noted across different etiological groups.
    • The rubella-induced congenital cataract group showed a statistically significant increase in the atd angle.

    Conclusions:

    • Dermatoglyphic analysis can reveal distinct patterns associated with congenital cataracts.
    • Specific intrauterine etiological factors, such as maternal rubella infection, may influence specific dermatoglyphic markers like the atd angle.
    • These findings suggest a potential role for dermatoglyphics in understanding the etiology of congenital cataracts.