Preferred Label : Brittle cornea syndrome 1;
Symbol : BCS1;
CISMeF acronym : BCS1; EDS6B;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Dysgenesis mesodermalis corneae et sclerae; Ehlers-danlos syndrome, type vib; Corneal fragility, keratoglobus, blue sclerae, joint hyperextensibility; EDS6B; Fragilitas oculi with joint hyperextensibility;
Description : Brittle cornea syndrome (BCS) is characterized by blue sclerae, corneal rupture after
minor trauma, keratoconus or keratoglobus, hyperelasticity of the skin, and hypermobility
of the joints (Al-Hussain et al., 2004). - Genetic Heterogeneity of Brittle Cornea
Syndrome Brittle cornea syndrome-2 (BCS2; 614170) is caused by mutation in the;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the zinc finger protein 469 gene (ZNF469, 612078.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Normal lysl hydroxylase activity; Normal dermal hydroxylysine content;
Prefixed ID : #229200;
Origin ID : 229200;
UMLS CUI : C0268344;
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