Ocular manifestations of the Johanson-Blizzard syndrome

J AAPOS. 2009 Oct;13(5):512-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2009.05.005. Epub 2009 Aug 29.

Abstract

Johanson-Blizzard syndrome is a rare autosomal-recessive congenital disorder characterized by hypoplastic nasal alae, midline scalp defects, deafness, microcephaly, hypothyroidism, absent permanent teeth, malabsorption, and failure to thrive. The literature was reviewed to define the reported spectrum of ocular manifestations, which are not well documented. We found that nasolacrimal system malformations are a common feature of Johanson-Blizzard, whereas intraocular malformations are rare. This report describes the ophthalmologic findings and management of 2 affected children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology*
  • Child
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Nose / abnormalities*