Axenfeld syndrome

Axenfeld syndrome

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Axenfeld syndrome (also known as Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome or Hagedoom syndrome) is the name given to an autosomal dominant [cite journal |pmid=17167399 |year=2006 |month=Dec |author=Vieira, V; David, G; Roche, O; De, La, Houssaye, G; Boutboul, S; Arbogast, L; Kobetz, A; Orssaud, C; Camand, O; Schorderet, Df; Munier, F; Rossi, A; Delezoide, Al; Marsac, C; Ricquier, D; Dufier, Jl; Menasche, M; Abitbol, M |title=Identification of four new PITX2 gene mutations in patients with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome |volume=12 |issue= |pages=1448–60 |issn= |journal=Molecular vision |url=http://www.molvis.org/molvis/v12/a163/ |format=Free full text] eye disorder, which also may present with other developmental disorders.

Eponym

It is named after the German ophthalmologist Theodor Axenfeld. [WhoNamedIt|synd|1284] cite journal |author=Axenfeld T |title=Embryotoxon cornea posterius |journal=Berichte der Deutschen ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft |year=1920 |volume=42 |pages=301]

The term "Rieger syndrome" is sometimes used to indicate an association with glaucoma.cite web |url=http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic141.htm |title=eMedicine - Glaucoma, Secondary Congenital : Article by Inci Irak-Dersu |accessdate=2008-03-24 |format= |work=]

Diagnosis

Although most recognized for its correlation with the onset of glaucoma, the malformation is not limited to the eye, as Axenfeld syndrome when associated with the PITX2 genetic mutation usually presents congenital malformations of the face, teeth, and skeletal system.cite journal |pmid=18331556 |year=2008 |month=Mar |author=Meyer-Marcotty, P; Weisschuh, N; Dressler, P; Hartmann, J; Stellzig-Eisenhauer, A |title=Morphology of the sella turcica in Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome with PITX2 mutation |volume= |issue= |pages= |doi=10.1111/j.1600-0714.2008.00650.x |journal=Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology |doi_brokendate=2008-08-28]

The most characteristic feature affecting the eye is a distinct corneal posterior arcuate ring, known as an "embryotoxon". The iris is commonly adherent to the Schwalbe's line (posterior surface of the cornea).

Pathophysiology

The molecular genetics of Axenfeld syndrome are poorly understood, and centers on two genes identified by cloning of chromosomal beakpoints from patients.

This disorder is inheritable as an autosomal dominant trait, which means the defective gene is located on an autosome, and only one copy of the gene is sufficient to cause the disorder when inherited from a parent who has the disorder.

ee also

* PITX2
* Forkhead box C1

References

External Links

*RareDiseases|10281|Axenfeld Rieger syndrome
*RareDiseases|9186|Axenfeld Rieger anomaly with cardiac defects and sensorineural hearing loss OMIM3|602482


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