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Genetic Epidemiology of Primary Congenital Glaucoma in the 22 Arab Countries: A Systematic Review.
Ophthalmic epidemiology - 1 Feb 2022
Jemmeih Sara, Malik Shaza, Okashah Sarah, Zayed Hatem
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PURPOSE: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a rare glaucoma type that develops in early infantile period and contributes to an elevated pressure on ocular cavity. Variants in CYP1B1 gene are the most encountered in PCG cases. The prevalence of PCG is relatively high among Arabs, however its genetic epidemiology remains understudied. This study aims to systematically identify all reported PCG disease-causing...
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