Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy
Description
Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPCD) is a rare mild subtype of posterior corneal dystrophy (see this term) characterized by small aggregates of apparent vesicles bordered by a gray haze at the level of Descemet membrane, generally with no effect on vision.
Genes related to Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy
- GRHL2
- OVOL2
- VSX1
- COL8A2
- ZEB1
Clinical Features
Top most frequent phenotypes and symptoms related to Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy
- Edema
- Glaucoma
- Photophobia
- Corneal opacity
- Falls
- Overgrowth
- Corneal dystrophy
- Ectropion
- Epiphora
- Keratitis
And another 11 symptoms. If you need more information about this disease we can help you.
Incidence and onset information
— Currently we don't have prevalence information about this disease (Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.)— No data available about the known clinical features onset.
Alternative names
Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy Is also known as schlichting dystrophy, corneal endothelial dystrophy 1, autosomal dominant, formerly, ppcd, ched1, formerly, posterior polymorphous dystrophy, maumenee corneal dystrophy, posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy, corneal dystrophy, hereditary polymorphous poster.
Researches and researchers
Currently, we don't have any information about doctors, researches or researchers related to this disease. Please contact us if you would like to appear here.Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy Recommended genes panels
Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered |
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Hearing Loss Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation.
By Athena Diagnostics Inc (United States).
BCS1L, ROR1, SALL1, SEMA3E, SIX1, SIX5, SLC12A1, SLC19A2, SLC22A4, SNAI2, SMPX, SOX10, TBX1, TCOF1, TECTA, TFAP2A, TIMM8A, TJP2, TMPRSS3, USH1C , (...)
View the complete list with 149 more genes
Specificity
1 %
Genes
20 % |
NGS Hearing Loss Panel.
By Greenwood Genetic Center Diagnostic Laboratories Greenwood Genetic Center (United States).
SIX1, SNAI2, SMPX, SOX10, TECTA, TIMM8A, TJP2, TMPRSS3, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, TSPEAR, WFS1, ESPN, CDH23, CACNA1D, ACTG1, PCDH15, USH1G, WHRN , (...)
View the complete list with 70 more genes
Specificity
2 %
Genes
20 % |
OtoSCOPE.
By Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics (United States).
ROR1, SIX1, SIX5, SLC22A4, SNAI2, SMPX, SOX10, TBX1, TWNK, TCOF1, TECTA, TIMM8A, TJP2, TMPRSS3, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, TSPEAR, WFS1, ESPN , (...)
View the complete list with 130 more genes
Specificity
1 %
Genes
20 % |
Hearing Loss Panel.
By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University (United States).
RPS6KA3, SALL1, SEMA3E, SIX1, SIX5, SLC19A2, SNAI2, SMPX, SOX10, BTD, TCOF1, TECTA, TIMM8A, TJP2, TMPRSS3, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, WFS1, ESPN , (...)
View the complete list with 100 more genes
Specificity
1 %
Genes
20 % |
GRHL2.
By Institute for Human Genetics University Clinic Freiburg (Germany).
GRHL2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
20 % |
OtoGenome Test for Hearing Loss (110 Genes).
By Laboratory for Molecular Medicine Partners HealthCare Personalized Medicine (United States).
BCS1L, SIX1, SNAI2, SMPX, SOX10, TECTA, TIMM8A, TMPRSS3, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, WFS1, ESPN, CLIC5, CDH23, CABP2, RIPOR2, CACNA1D, ACTG1, PCDH15 , (...)
View the complete list with 89 more genes
Specificity
1 %
Genes
20 % |
Expanded Hearing Loss Panel, Sequencing and Deletion/Duplication.
By ARUP Laboratories, Molecular Genetics and Genomics (United States).
SMPX, TECTA, TMPRSS3, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, WFS1, ESPN, CDH23, ACTG1, PCDH15, STRC, USH1G, WHRN, OTOA, TMC1, TRIOBP, ADGRV1, CCDC50, CLDN14 , (...)
View the complete list with 35 more genes
Specificity
2 %
Genes
20 % |
Audiome (hearing loss panel).
By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (United States).
BCS1L, SIX1, SNAI2, SMPX, SOX10, SUCLA2, TECTA, TIMM8A, TMPRSS3, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, TSPEAR, WFS1, ESPN, CLIC5, CDH23, CABP2, PCDH15, OSBPL2 , (...)
View the complete list with 85 more genes
Specificity
1 %
Genes
20 % |
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