Combarros–Calleja–Leno syndrome

Combarros–Calleja–Leno syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder which is characterized by a combination of ataxia indistinguishable from Friedreich's ataxia and congenital glaucoma.[1] Additional findings include pes cavus and generalized areflexia.[2] It has been described in 7 members from a consanguineous Spanish family.[3]

Combarros–Calleja–Leno syndrome
Other namesFreidreich's ataxia and congenital glaucoma
SpecialtyMedical genetics
CausesSuspected pleiotropy
PrognosisMedium
Frequencyvery rare, only 7 cases from a consanguineous Spanish family have been reported
Deaths-

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  1. ^ Combarros, O.; Calleja, J.; Leno, C.; Berciano, J. (1988-01-01). "Association of an ataxia indistinguishable from Friedreich's ataxia and congenital glaucoma in a family: a new syndrome". Journal of Medical Genetics. 25 (1): 44–46. doi:10.1136/jmg.25.1.44. ISSN 0022-2593. PMC 1015422. PMID 3351891.
  2. ^ "OMIM Entry - 229310 - FRIEDREICH ATAXIA AND CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA". www.omim.org. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  3. ^ Combarros, O.; Calleja, J.; Leno, C.; Berciano, J. (January 1988). "Association of an ataxia indistinguishable from Friedreich's ataxia and congenital glaucoma in a family: a new syndrome". Journal of Medical Genetics. 25 (1): 44–46. doi:10.1136/jmg.25.1.44. ISSN 0022-2593. PMC 1015422. PMID 3351891.