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peroxisome biogenesis disorder 5A

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A Zellweger syndrome that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the PEX2 gene on chromosome 8q21.

Signs and symptoms

  • Pachygyria
  • High forehead
  • Hypotonia
  • Increased circulating very long-chain fatty acid concentration
  • Opacification of the corneal stroma
  • Seizure
  • Optic nerve dysplasia
  • Hypertelorism
  • Large fontanelles
  • Single transverse palmar crease

Also known as: peroxisome biogenesis disorder 5A (Zellweger)