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Peters anomaly MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025


MeSH Supplementary
Peters anomaly
Unique ID
C537884
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C537884
Registry Numbers
0
Heading Mapped to
Anterior Eye Segment / abnormalities
*Corneal Opacity
*Eye Abnormalities
Frequency
87
Note
A hereditary, autosomal recessive eye abnormality consisting of central corneal LEUKOMA, absence of the posterior CORNEAL STROMA and DESCEMET MEMBRANE, and a variable degree of IRIS and lenticular attachments to the central aspect of the posterior CORNEA. It occurs as an isolated ocular abnormality or in association with other ocular defects; such as Krause-Kivlin syndrome (OMIM: 261540). Mutations in the CYP1B!, PITX2, and PAX6 genes have been identified. OMIM: 604229
Date of Entry
2010/08/25
Revision Date
2015/08/18
Peters anomaly Preferred
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