Rare association of hyperglycinuria and lenticonus in two members of the same family

Ophthalmologica. 1979;178(3):131-6. doi: 10.1159/000308812.

Abstract

2 cases of posterior lenticonus associated with hyperglycinuria without iminoaciduria, found in the same family, were examined. After a review of the literature, the rarity of this association is stressed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications*
  • Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / genetics
  • Child
  • Female
  • Glycine / urine*
  • Humans
  • Lens, Crystalline / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Glycine