Cardiomyopathy-cataract-hip spine disease syndrome
Synonyms: Krasnow-Qazi syndrome
A rare triad of dilated cardiomyopathy premature cataract and articular disease of the hips and spine characterized by hip joint degeneration irregular intervertebral disks and platyspondyly. The ocular abnormalities are often the first symptoms to arise. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1985.
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Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation
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Heart of a Giant Foundation
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