The occurrence of primary open angle glaucoma in a family.
The occurrence of primary open glaucoma (POAG) in families proves the hypothesis that POAG is a disease with underlying genetic factors. This work describes a family of four generations, in which eight members suffered from POAG. In the 3rd and 4th generation members, the disease occurred at an early age (between the age of 20-40 years), i.e. at a much earlier age than it could be expected. Therefore, a need arises to keenly observe families in which POAG is present.
Lewandowska-Furmanik
Maria
M
2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin.
Matysik
Anna
A
Pietraś-Trzpiel
Małgorzata
M
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics*; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods*; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree