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Results 1 - 10 of 20 for Pterygium
  1. Multiple pterygium syndrome 
    Multiple pterygium syndrome is a condition that is evident before birth with webbing of the skin (pterygium) at the joints and a lack of muscle movement (akinesia) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/multiple-pterygium-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Popliteal pterygium syndrome 
    Popliteal pterygium syndrome is a condition that affects the development of the face, skin, and genitals. Most people with ... also occur. In some cases, people with popliteal pterygium syndrome have missing teeth.Individuals with popliteal pterygium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/popliteal-pterygium-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Pterygium 
    A pterygium is a noncancerous growth that starts in the clear, thin tissue ( conjunctiva ) of the eye. This growth ... The main symptom of a pterygium is a painless area of raised white tissue that has blood vessels on the inner or outer edge of the cornea. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001011.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. What Is a Pinguecula and a Pterygium (Surfer's Eye)? (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    Pinguecula and pterygium (Surfer's Eye) are common, non-cancerous growths on the cornea and conjunctiva likely caused by exposure to ultraviolet ( ...
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/pinguecula-pterygium - External Health Links
  5. Turner syndrome 
    Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects development. Females typically have two X chromosomes, but in individuals with Turner syndrome, one ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/turner-syndrome - Genetics
  6. CHRNG gene 
    ... CHRNG gene have been found to cause multiple pterygium syndrome, a condition characterized by webbing of the skin (pterygium) and a lack of muscle movement (akinesia) before ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/chrng - Genetics
  7. IRF6 gene 
    ... as mutations) in the IRF6 gene cause popliteal pterygium syndrome. This condition affects the development of the ... the fingers or toes (syndactyly) seen in popliteal pterygium syndrome. More About This Health Condition Variants in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/irf6 - Genetics
  8. Pinguecula 
    ... When this happens, the growth is called a pterygium . These two conditions occur under similar conditions. However, ... American Academy of Ophthalmology website. Pinguecula and Pterygium. ... October 29, 2024. Cioffi GA, Liebmann JM. Diseases of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001025.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Van der Woude syndrome 
    ... families with Van Der Woude syndrome and popliteal pterygium syndrome from sub-Saharan Africa. Mol Genet Genomic ... families with van der Woude and/or popliteal pterygium syndrome: all with a mutation in the IRF6 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/van-der-woude-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Eye Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What diseases can affect the eye? Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. That's why regular eye exams are so important. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyediseases.html - Health Topics
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