Nystagmus, Congenital

Nystagmus present at birth or caused by lesions sustained in utero or at the time of birth. It is usually pendular, and is associated with ALBINISM and conditions characterized by early loss of central vision. Inheritance patterns may be X-linked, autosomal dominant, or recessive. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p275)

Year introduced: 2000

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Tree Number(s): C10.292.562.675.300, C11.590.400.300, C16.614.643

MeSH Unique ID: D020417

Entry Terms:

• Congenital Nystagmus

Previous Indexing:

• Nystagmus, Pathologic (1966-1999)

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Nervous System Diseases
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Ocular Motility Disorders
Nystagmus, Pathologic
Nystagmus, Congenital

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Eye Diseases
Ocular Motility Disorders
Nystagmus, Pathologic
Nystagmus, Congenital

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Nystagmus, Congenital