Ocular evaluation and genetic test for an early Alström Syndrome diagnosis
Purpose: We present 3 cases of Alström syndrome (ALMS) that highlight the importance of the ophthalmic exam, as well as the diagnostic challenges and management considerations of this ultra-rare disease. Observations: The first case is of a 2-year-old boy with history of spasmus nutans who presented...
Main Authors: | Tyler Etheridge, Elizabeth R. Kellom, Rachel Sullivan, James N. Ver Hoeve, Melanie A. Schmitt |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993620301882 |
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