Ocular involvement of Crouzon Syndrome: A Case Report

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 12

Abstract

Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive malformations of the skull and facial region. Though Crouzon syndrome is inherited as autosomal dominant disorder, many of them are sporadic. We report a case with ocular involvement in A-9-year old female.

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Théra JP, Hughes D, Tinley C, Bamani S, Traoré L

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Théra JP, Hughes D, Tinley C, Bamani S, Traoré L (2015). Ocular involvement of Crouzon Syndrome: A Case Report. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports, 3(12), 1218-1219. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-377768