Lenz microphthalmia syndrome in neurosurgical practice: a case report and review of the literature

xlomafota.13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Lenz microphthalmia syndrome in neurosurgical practice: a case report and review of the literature Via Latest Results for Child's Nervous System Abstract Lenz microphthalmia syndrome (LMS) is an allelic X-linked syndrome correlated to a null mutation of B cell lymphoma (BCL-6) corepressor (BCOR) gene, which is essential in the early embryonic development. Phenotypically, this rare hereditary syndrome is characterized by microphthalmia/anophthalmia and other eye disorders; mental disability; dental, ear, and digital abnormalities; and variable malformations affecting the heart, skeleton (limbs and/or spine), and genitourinary tract. In this paper, a case of a young adult with LMS affected additionally by immuno-hematological disturbances was treated with decompressive craniectomy after domestic accidental fall. Case description and a brief review of the current literature about this rare condition are presented here. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.