Catalog

Lymphoedema-distichiasis syndrome

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Link to WHO Definition

Lymphoedema-distichiasis syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/992321940

An autosomal dominant condition with hereditary lower limb lymphoedema and distichiasis, a double row of eyelashes. The latter can result in corneal irritation. Mutations in the FOXC2 gene are implicated in this condition. Up to one third have associated ptosis.