Ring dermoid of cornea

Orpha code: 91481OMIM code: 180550

Definition

Ring dermoid of cornea is characterised by annular limbal dermoids (growths with a skin-like structure) with corneal and conjunctival extension. Less than 30 cases have been described. Transmission is autosomal dominant and mutations in the <i>PITX2</i> gene have been suggested as a potential cause of the condition.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Ring dermoid syndrome
Ring dermoid syndrome
ORPHA code
91481
OMIM code
180550
ICD10 code
D31.1
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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