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Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG) – Siamese

Code: K418

74,72 €

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Short description

Primary Glaucoma (PG) is an eye disorder that builds up pressure in the eye and affects the nerves of the retina, potentially damaging vision.

General information

Primary Glaucoma (PG) is an eye disorder that builds up pressure in the eye and affects the nerves of the retina, potentially damaging vision. This variant of the disorder, known as Primary Congenital Glaucoma or Primary Glaucoma 3, is found in the Siamese cat. It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene LTBP2.

Specifications

Breeds

Exotic Longhair, Oriental Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese
Gene

LTBP2
Chromosome

B3
Mutation

c.1449_1452dup
Organ

Sensory organs
Specimen

Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue
Mode of Inheritance

Autosomal Recessive

Clinical features

Affected cats have abnormally enlarged eyes. Veterinary ophthalmological examination of affected cats can confirm the diagnosis. Approximately 8% of affected eyes are reported to develop further signs of glaucoma and lens instability, such as lens luxation, within the first two years of life.

References

Pubmed ID: 27149523

Year published: 2016

Omia ID: 2017

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days