Rutherfurd syndrome

Alternate names[edit | edit source]

Gingival hypertrophy corneal dystrophy; Corneal dystrophy with gum hypertrophy

Definition[edit | edit source]

Oculodental syndrome, Rutherfurd type is a rare genetic disorder that is primarily characterized by the classical triad of gingival fibromatosis, non-eruption of tooth and corneal dystrophy (bilateral corneal vascularization and opacity). Abnormally shaped teeth have also been reported. The syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait.

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

NIH info on Rutherfurd syndrome

Rutherfurd syndrome is a rare disease.

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