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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Colobomatous optic disc-macular atrophy-chorioretinopathy syndrome

Summary

A rare genetic eye disease with characteristics of optic disc anomalies (bilateral colobomatous optic discs, retinal vessels arising from the peripheral optic disc) and macular atrophy. Peripapillary chorioretinal atrophy and chorioretinal and iris coloboma have also been described. Patients present with horizontal nystagmus and poor visual acuity. [from SNOMEDCT_US]

Available tests

21 tests are in the database for this condition.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: MCOPCT2, ODRMD, OPTX2, Six9, SIX6
    Summary: SIX homeobox 6

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