Mietens syndrome

MeSH: C537444ORPHA: 2557

Overview

Mietens syndrome is a very rare syndrome consisting of corneal opacity, nystagmus, strabismus, flexion contracture of the elbows with dislocation of the head of the radius and abnormally short ulnae and radii

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

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

StrabismusNystagmusIntellectual disabilityGlobal developmental delaySpecific learning disabilityJoint stiffnessMutismAphasiaHypoplasia of the radiusHypoplasia of the ulnaElbow dislocationShort noseSevere short statureCorneal opacityEcholaliaHigh foreheadWide nasal bridgeWide noseElbow ankylosisClinodactyly of the 5th fingerMicrocephalyMicrocorneaCataractSclerocorneaHip dysplasiaMetatarsus adductusTalipesCoxa valgaCoxa varaHip dislocationAbnormal fibula morphologyAvascular necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C537444

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:2557
Mietens syndrome
MeSHC537444
OrphanetORPHA:2557
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record32 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO