Microcornea-myopic chorioretinal atrophy-telecanthus syndrome
Synonyms: MMCAT syndrome
Microcornea-myopic chorioretinal atrophy-telecanthus syndrome is rare genetic developmental defect of the eye disease characterized by childhood onset of mild to severe myopia with microcornea and chorioretinal atrophy typically associated with telecanthus and posteriorly rotated ears. Other variable features include early-onset cataracts ectopia lentis ecotpia pupilae and retinal detachment.
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