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Elliptical anterior iris stromal defects associated with PAX6 gene sequence changes.
Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - 1 Aug 2008
Sharan Sapna, Mirzayans Farideh, Footz Tim, Walter Michael, Levin Alex V
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: PAX6 gene mutations have been observed in aniridia and other anterior segment abnormalities. We report a novel PAX6 genotype and phenotype with an autosomal-dominant mode of inheritance in two unrelated pedigrees. METHODS: Two unrelated pedigrees were identified: one involving four generations; the other involving three generations. Full ocular examination was performed on all available members. Total...
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