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Ectopia Lentis

Known as: Abnormality of lens position, Congenital ectopic lens, Ectopia Lentis [Disease/Finding] 
Displacement of the lens of the eye secondary to defective zonule formation that is present at the time of birth.
National Institutes of Health

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Eye Abnormalities

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Review
2015
Review
2015
ADAMTS proteins as modulators of microfibril formation and function.
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Glued intrascleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens in children.
Review
2008
Review
2008
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and Marfan syndrome.
Review
2004
Review
2004
Ectopia lentis phenotypes and the FBN1 gene
Mutations of the fibrillin‐1 (FBN1) gene on chromosome 15 have been described in patients with classical Marfan syndrome (MFS… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Modified capsular tension ring for patients with congenital loss of zonular support
Review
2000
Review
2000
Genetic disorders of the elastic fiber system.
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
A novel mutation of the fibrillin gene causing ectopia lentis.
Ectopia lentis (EL), a dominantly inherited connective tissue disorder, has been genetically linked to the fibrillin gene on… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Hyperhomocyst(e)inemia. A common and easily reversible risk factor for occlusive atherosclerosis.
H omocysteine (HCY) is a thiol-containing amino acid that results from the demethylation of methionine. HCY is readily oxidized… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Vitreoretinal degeneration as a sign of generalized connective tissue diseases.
Highly Cited
1942
Highly Cited
1942
Fibroblastic Overgrowth of Persistent Tunica Vasculosa Lentis in Infants Born Prematurely: II. Report of Cases-Clinical Aspects.
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