Polydactyly myopia syndrome

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Alternate names[edit | edit source]

PMS; Postaxial Polydactyly with progressive myopia; Czeizel Brooser syndrome; Postaxial polydactyly-progressive myopia syndrome

Definition[edit | edit source]

Polydactyly myopia syndrome is characterized by postaxial polydactyly (the presence of an extra digit on the side of the hand or foot by the pinky or small toe) and progressive myopia.

Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

This condition was originally described in 9 persons in 4 generations of a family in Hungary in 1986.

Inheritance[edit | edit source]

Autosomal dominant pattern, a 50/50 chance.

Family history suggests autosomal dominant inheritance.

Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]

For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed.

80%-99% of people have these symptoms

30%-79% of people have these symptoms

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Polydactyly myopia syndrome is a rare disease.


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