Review
Advances in research on Crouzon syndrome and related ophthalmic complications
Xie Fang, Zhao Kanxing, Zhang Wei
Published 2020-07-11
Cite as Chin J Ophthalmol, 2020, 56(7): 544-548. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20191128-00606
Abstract
Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by acrocephaly, exophthalmos, hypertelorism, strabismus, parrot-beaked nose, and hypoplastic maxilla. It is usually caused by a pathogenic mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene and premature fusion of the sutures of the cranium and the base of the skull. This article documents the ophthalmic complications in patients with Crouzon syndrome before and after the influence of craniofacial surgery with particular emphasis on the different mechanisms and treatments involved. It is important to perform timely decompressive surgery before the presence of optic atrophy and corneal defects, and make early detection and adequate management of amblyopia, ptosis and strabismus.(Chin J Ophthalmol, 2020, 56: 544-548)
Key words:
Craniofacial dysostosis; Receptor, fibroblast growth factor, type2; Exophthalmos; Strabismus; Ophthalmologic surgical procedures; Crouzon syndrome
Contributor Information
Xie Fang
Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Key Lab. of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nankai University Affiliated Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin 300020, China
Zhao Kanxing
Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Key Lab. of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nankai University Affiliated Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin 300020, China
Zhang Wei
Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Key Lab. of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nankai University Affiliated Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin 300020, China