Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a generic term used to designate overlapping genetic disorders, in which the major physical condition is anterior segment dysgenesis of the eye. Patients with ARS may also present with multiple variable congenital anomalies.

Arachnodactyly

Abnormally long and slender fingers (\"spider fingers\").


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PMID (PMCID)
5006137
MALE
Mesoectodermal dysplasia of the iris and cornea, mental retardation and myopathy: a sporadic case.
Summitt RL, Hiatt RL, Duenas D, Johnson WW.
Birth Defects Orig Artic Ser. 1971;7(3):129-35.
The Rieger syndrome is characterized by mesoectodermal dysplasia of the iris and cornea, dental defects, in some cases short stature, abnormal external ears, hypertelorism, arachnodactyly, polydactyly, scoliosis, kyphosis, imperforate anus, umbilical hernia, myopathy and in a few cases mental retardation.