" /> Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome;

Symbol : LPHDST;

CISMeF acronym : LPHDST;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Lymphedema with distichiasis;

Included titles and symbols : Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome with renal disease and diabetes mellitus;

Description : Lymphedema-distichiasis is an autosomal dominant disorder that classically presents as lymphedema of the limbs and double rows of eyelashes (distichiasis). Irritation of the cornea, with corneal ulceration in some cases, brings the patients to the attention of ophthalmologists. Other complications may include cardiac defects, varicose veins, ptosis, cleft palate, spinal extradural cysts, and photophobia (Fang et al., 2000; Brice et al., 2002).;

Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the forkhead box C2 gene (FOXC2, 602402.0001);

Prefixed ID : #153400;

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02/06/2024


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