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[Meyer-Schwickerath syndrome with microphthalmia]
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|October 1, 1984
Summary
This study details Meyer-Schwickerath ODD syndrome (MSODDS) in a 5-generation family. Researchers identified 42 affected individuals, noting complications like glaucoma and strabismus in different age groups.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Medical Science
Context:
- A large, 5-generation family was studied to understand a rare genetic disorder.
- Meyer-Schwickerath ODD syndrome (MSODDS) is a condition affecting eye development.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical presentation and inheritance pattern of MSODDS within a family.
- To identify associated ocular complications in affected individuals.
Summary:
- The study identified 42 individuals with MSODDS and microphthalmia among 102 family members.
- Glaucoma was observed in older affected individuals, while strabismus was noted in younger ones.
Impact:
- This research contributes to the understanding of MSODDS's phenotypic variability.
- It highlights the importance of long-term ophthalmological monitoring for affected families.