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Trichothiodystrophy: a case report of childhood glaucoma associated with non-acquired systemic disease

Tricotiodistrofia: relato de caso de glaucoma infantil associado a doença sistémica não adquirida

ABSTRACT

Trichothiodystrophy belongs to a group of rare genetic diseases characterized by DNA repair anomalies. Ocular manifestations can occur in 50% of cases, including cataract, refractive errors, strabismus, microcornea, microphthalmia, dry eye, and pigmentary macular changes. We report a case of childhood glaucoma in a patient with trichothiodystrophy who underwent trabeculectomy in the left eye. To our knowledge, this is the first clinical report of childhood glaucoma associated with trichothiodystrophy.

Keywords:
Trichothiodystrophy syndromes; Glaucoma; Xeroderma pigmentosum; DNA repair-deficiency disorders; Ocular manifestations; Humans; Case reports

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