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Cataract 16 multiple types

Synonyms
CATARACT 16, CONGENITAL LAMELLAR; CATARACT 16, POSTERIOR POLAR; CATARACT, CONGENITAL LAMELLAR

Summary

Mutations in the CRYAB gene have been found to cause multiple types of cataract, which have been described as congenital posterior polar, congenital lamellar, and juvenile. Autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive forms have been described. The preferred title/symbol of this entry was formerly 'Cataract, Posterior Polar, 2; CTPP2.' [from OMIM]

Available tests

43 tests are in the database for this condition.

Clinical tests (43 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: CMD1II, CRYA2, CTPP2, CTRCT16, HEL-S-101, HSPB5, MFM2, CRYAB
    Summary: crystallin alpha B

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

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