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Pierson syndrome MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2026


MeSH Supplementary
Pierson syndrome
Unique ID
C537185
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C537185
Entry Term(s)
Microcoria and congenital nephrotic syndrome
Microcoria-Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome, Congenital, With Ocular Abnormalities And Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
ABNORMALITIES, MULTIPLE (2010-2019)
*EYE ABNORMALITIES (2010-2019)
Heading Mapped to
*Nephrotic Syndrome
*Pupil Disorders
*Myasthenic Syndromes, Congenital
Frequency
40
Note
A hereditary autosomal recessive disorder characterized by congenital nephrotic syndrome with diffuse SCLEROSIS of the GLOMERULAR MESANGIUM and distinct ocular abnormalities, including microcoria (narrowing of the pupil) and hypoplasia of the ciliary and pupillary muscles, as well as other anomalies. Many patients die in infancy, and those who survive tend to show neurodevelopmental delay and visual loss. Mutations in the LAMB2 gene have been identified. OMIM: 150325
Date Introduced
2010/08/25
Last Updated
2019/02/22
Pierson syndrome Preferred
Nephrotic Syndrome, Congenital, With Ocular Abnormalities And Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Related
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