Knobloch syndrome

MeSH: C537209ORPHA: 1571

Overview

Knobloch syndrome (KS) is defined by vitreoretinal and macular degeneration, and occipital encephalocele

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Knobloch syndrome, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Joint hypermobilityRetinal detachmentMyopiaMacular degenerationCalvarial skull defectOccipital encephaloceleHydrocephalusProgressive visual lossVisual lossNystagmusAbnormal vitreous humor morphologyVitreoretinopathyVesicoureteral refluxEpicanthusStrabismusCataractEctopia lentisSeizureAbnormal hair morphologyPatent ductus arteriosusDextrocardiaPyloric stenosisDepressed nasal bridgeMidface retrusionBifid ureterLymphangioma

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C537209

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:1571
Knobloch syndrome
MeSHC537209
OrphanetORPHA:1571
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record26 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO