Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 2. Stickler syndrome is a relatively rare condition caused by a defective collagen gene, it is an autosomaldominant inherited disorder of connective tissue related to incorrect collagen structure. Ces mutations entrainent des alterations visuelles, auditives, orofaciales et articulaires. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Stickler syndrome is characterized by distinctive facial abnormalities, ocular problems, hearing loss, and joint and skeletal problems. Stickler syndrome is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders. The diagnosis was made on the basis of craniofacial and musculoskeletal abnormalities, sensorineural hearing loss, eye defects, and a family history of stickler syndrome.
Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. Stickler syndrome is a systemic connective tissue disorder characterized by defective collagen production. Stickler syndrome, ocularonly variants and a key diagnostic role for. This appearance results from underdeveloped bones in the middle of the face. Association for the diffusion and knowledge of stickler syndrome. Welcome to the web site of stickler involved people sip, the u. Smithlemliopitz syndrome, type ii rsh slo syndrome rsh syndromes. Stickler syndrome is a subtype of collagenopathy, types ii and xi.
Stickler syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that can include ocular findings of myopia, cataract, and retinal detachment. Stickler syndrome caused by mutation of col2a1, col11a1, or col11a2 is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Stickler syndrome hereditary progressive arthroophthalmopathy is a connective tissue disorder, a genetic malfunction in the tissue that connects bones, eyes, and ears. We evaluated 57 patients diagnosed as having the stickler syndrome for mitralvalve prolapse by ausculation and twodimensional echocardiography. Stickler syndrome hereditary progressive arthroophthalmodystrophy is a group of very rare genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, specifically collagen. Molecular confirmation of col2a1 mutation status type i stickler syndrome was available on 25 patients from six families. Stickler syndrome is a group of hereditary conditions characterized by a distinctive facial appearance, eye abnormalities, hearing loss, and joint problems. The condition is characterized by facial abnormalities, ocular problems, hearing loss, and joint problems.
A characteristic feature of stickler syndrome is a somewhat flattened facial appearance. Ce syndrome associe des malformations craniofaciales, des manifestations osteoarticulaires et sensorielles oculaires et auditives. The purpose of this study was to establish diagnostic criteria for stickler syndrome. Stickler syndrome genetic and rare diseases information. Stickler syndrome is a group of genetic disorders that a. These signs and symptoms vary widely among affected individuals. In families with autosomal dominant inheritance, affected individuals have a 50% chance of passing on the pathogenic variant to. Stickler s syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder resulting from a mutation, usually autosomaldominant, in one of the 4 genes that encode collagen 2, 9 and 11 synthesis.
Stickler syndrome caused by mutation of col9a1, col9a2, or col9a3 is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The stickler syndrome was first described in 1965 by gunnar stickler. Stickler syndrome nord national organization for rare disorders. Ninety patients from 38 families had complete evaluations for possible stickler syndrome. Stickler syndrome is also referred to as hereditary arthroophthalmodystro.
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