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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Rheumatology · Rheumatology / Connective tissue disorders

Stickler syndrome

Also known as: Hereditary arthro-ophthalmopathy

Collagen disorder with ocular, auditory, orofacial and joint features.

Medical specialty
Rheumatology
Subspecialty
Rheumatology / Connective tissue disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
COL11A1, COL11A2, COL2A1, COL9A1, COL9A2, COL9A3, LOXL3

Etiology & mechanism

Type II or XI collagen defects.

Gene(s) involved (7)

COL11A1COL11A2COL2A1COL9A1COL9A2COL9A3LOXL3

Symptoms & signs (6)

cleft palateearly arthritishearing losshigh myopiamicrognathiaretinal detachment
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