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Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome: Introduction

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by underdeveloped or absent teeth and craniofacial and eye abnormalities. The range of symptoms that can occur is somewhat variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

• Congenital glaucoma
• Underdeveloped iris
• Prominent Schwalbe line
• Broad nose bridge
• Underdeveloped upper jaw
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 25 symptoms of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome:

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome?

• Misdiagnosis of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
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• Hidden causes of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Causes of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

• The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner
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More information about causes of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome:

• Underlying causes of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Less Common Symptoms of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

• Impaired hearing
• Heart problems
• more symptoms...»

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Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Vision & Eye: serious diseases often undiagnosed:
  • Glaucoma -- Undiagnosed
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration -- Undiagnosed
  • Cataract -- Undiagnosed
  • Diabetic Retinopathy -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Pathology (Mouth Specialist)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Mouth / Facial Surgery)
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics (Dental Prosthetics)
• Eye Health Specialists (Ophthalmology):
  • Ophthalmology (Eye Specialist)
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome:

• Dental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

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Statistics for Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

• Medical statistics for Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
• Death and Mortality statistics for Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
• Society statistics for Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Dental conditions
• Head conditions
• Eye and vision conditions
• more types...»

Types of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

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Definitions of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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