Microphthalmia-ankyloblepharon-intellectual disability syndrome

What is Microphthalmia-ankyloblepharon-intellectual disability syndrome?

Microphthalmia-ankyloblepharon-intellectual disability syndrome is characterized by microphthalmia, ankyloblepharon and intellectual deficit. It has been described in seven male patients from two generations of a Northern Ireland family. The causative gene is localized to the Xq27-q28 region. The syndrome is transmitted as an X-linked recessive trait.

Other condition names

  • MCOPS4
  • Syndromic microphthalmia type 4

Inheritance type

X-linked recessive

Age of Onset

  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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