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Genetic testing for inherited eye misalignment

Open Access
|Oct 2017

Abstract

We studied the scientific literature and disease guidelines in order to summarize the clinical utility of genetic testing for Inherited eye misalignment (IEM). Forms of IEM associated with variations in the SALL4, CHN1, TUBB3 and KIF21A genes have autosomal dominant inheritance, whereas those associated with variations in the ROBO3, PHOX2A, HOXA1 and HOXB1 genes have autosomal recessive inheritance. The prevalence of MS is currently unknown. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings, family history, visual acuity testing and fundus examination. The genetic test is useful for confirming diagnosis, and for differential diagnosis, couple risk assessment and access to clinical trials.

Language: English
Page range: 60 - 62
Published on: Oct 27, 2017
Published by: European Biotechnology Thematic Network Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2017 Andi Abeshi, Francesca Fanelli, Tommaso Beccari, Munis Dundar, Leonardo Colombo, Matteo Bertelli, published by European Biotechnology Thematic Network Association
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