Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome
Definition:
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (OPPG) is inherited as an autosomal recessive condition and is characterized by severe congenital osteoporosis with blindness. Mutations in LRP5 cause OPPG.
References:
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[1]. Minrong Ai, et al. Clinical and molecular findings in osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome. Am J Hum Genet. 2005 Nov;77(5):741-53. [Content Brief]
[2]. Régis Levasseur, et al. LRP5 mutations in osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome and high-bone-mass disorders. Joint Bone Spine. 2005 May;72(3):207-14. [Content Brief]
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