Arthrogryposis -- ophthalmoplegia -- retinopathy: A very rare syndrome characterized by congenital contractures of the hands and feet as well as eye problems. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Arthrogryposis -- ophthalmoplegia -- retinopathy is available below.
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currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Arthrogryposis -- ophthalmoplegia -- retinopathy as a "rare disease".
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