Whole genome sequencing unveils genetic heterogeneity in optic nerve hypoplasia.

Optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) is a congenital malformation with a reduced number of retinal ganglion cell axons in a thin optic nerve. It is a common cause of visual impairment in children and ONH is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, pituitary hormone deficiencies, and brain malformations...

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Main Authors: Sara Dahl, Maria Pettersson, Jesper Eisfeldt, Anna Katharina Schröder, Ronny Wickström, Kristina Teär Fahnehjelm, Britt-Marie Anderlid, Anna Lindstrand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228622