Spondylo-ocular syndrome

Spondylo-ocular syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterised by lesions in the eye and the spine.

Spondylo-ocular syndrome
Other namesSOS[1]
Spondylo-ocular syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

Presentation

These can be divided into those affecting the eyes, spine and other areas:[2]

Genetics

This syndrome is caused by inactivating mutations in the xylosyltransferase (XYLT2) gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

History

This syndrome was first described by Schmidt et al in consanginous Iraqi family in 2001.[3]

References

  1. "OMIM Entry - # 605822 - SPONDYLOOCULAR SYNDROME; SOS". omim.org. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  2. Munns CF, Fahiminiya S, Poudel N, Munteanu, MC, Majewski J, Sillence DO, Metcalf JP, Biggin A, Glorieux F, Fassier F, Rauch F, Hinsdale ME (2015)Homozygosity for frameshift mutations in XYLT2 result in a spondylo-ocular syndrome with bone fragility, cataracts, and hearing defects. Am J Hum Genet 96: 971-978
  3. Schmidt H, Rudolph G, Hergersberg M, Schneider K, Moradi S, Meitinger T (2001) Retinal detachment and cataract, facial dysmorphism, generalized osteoporosis, immobile spine and platyspondyly in a consanguineous kindred - a possible new syndrome. Clin Genet 59: 99-105
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