Cross syndromeE70.38
Synonym(s)
Cross-McKusick-Breen Syndrome; Cross-McKusick-Breen Syndromes; Kramer syndrome; Kramer Syndrome; MIM 257800; Oculocerebral syndrome with hypopigmentation; Osyndromes with hypopigmentation
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Cross HE et al. 1967
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Rare, autosomal recessive inherited syndrome (genetic defect not yet clarified) with oculocutaneous hypopigmentation, microphthalmia, corneal opacity, nystagmus, weakness, spasticity (Cross HE et al. 1967). The disease is observed in the Amish.
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Skin and eye changes from birth, neurological disorders in the first weeks of life.
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Primarily neurological and ophthalmological clinical picture.
Dermatological: light protection (e.g. Anthelios), eye protection, because of the sensitivity of the skin regular check for malignant transformations.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
Cross HE et al (1967) A new oculocerebral syndrome with hypopigmentation. J. Pediat. 70: 398-406
- Scheinfeld NS (2003) Syndromic albinism: a review of genetics and phenotypes. Dermatol Online J 9:5.