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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Foveal hypoplasia - optic nerve decussation defect - anterior segment dysgenesis syndrome

Summary

Foveal hypoplasia is defined as the lack of foveal depression with continuity of all neurosensory retinal layers in the presumed foveal area. Foveal hypoplasia as an isolated entity is a rare phenomenon; it is usually described in association with other ocular disorders, such as aniridia (106210), microphthalmia (see 251600), albinism (see 203100), or achromatopsia (see 216900). All reported cases of foveal hypoplasia have been accompanied by decreased visual acuity and nystagmus (summary by Perez et al., 2014). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of foveal hypoplasia, see FVH1 (136520). [from OMIM]

Available tests

19 tests are in the database for this condition.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: FHASD, FVH2, SNAT8, SLC38A8
    Summary: solute carrier family 38 member 8

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