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Summary

Autosomal recessive congenital nystagmus-8 (NYS8) is characterized by the presence of bilateral horizontal nystagmus in the absence of other neurologic signs or symptoms. Brain imaging is normal (Huang et al., 2022). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of congenital nystagmus, see NYS1 (310700). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: CPHD8, DUTT1, NORS, NYS8, SAX3, ROBO1
    Summary: roundabout guidance receptor 1

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