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Summary

Excerpted from the GeneReview: Primary Congenital Glaucoma
Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is characterized by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), enlargement of the globe (buphthalmos), edema, and opacification of the cornea with rupture of Descemet's membrane (Haab's striae), thinning of the anterior sclera and iris atrophy, anomalously deep anterior chamber, and structurally normal posterior segment except for progressive glaucomatous optic atrophy. Symptoms include photophobia, blepharospasm, and excessive tearing. Typically, the diagnosis is made in the first year of life. Depending on when treatment is instituted, visual acuity may be reduced and/or visual fields may be restricted. In untreated individuals, blindness invariably occurs.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: ASGD6, CP1B, CYPIB1, GLC3A, P4501B1, CYP1B1
    Summary: cytochrome P450 family 1 subfamily B member 1

  • Also known as: C14orf141, GLC3D, LTBP3, MSPKA, MSTP031, WMS3, LTBP2
    Summary: latent transforming growth factor beta binding protein 2

  • Also known as: CD202B, GLC3E, TIE-2, TIE2, VMCM, VMCM1, TEK
    Summary: TEK receptor tyrosine kinase

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