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Learn About Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome

What is the definition of Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome?
Oculocerebrocutaneous (OCC) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized primarily by eye, skin, and brain malformations. It has been described mostly in males. Findings in affected individuals may include orbital cysts, areas of underdeveloped (hypoplastic) or absent (aplastic) skin, and underdevelopment (hypoplasia) or absence (agenesis) of the band of nerve fibers that joins the brain's hemispheres (corpus callosum). Diagnosis is confirmed on the basis of specific MRI findings. In some affected individuals, the eye, skin, and brain findings involve only one side of the body. In these cases, the left side is involved twice as often as the right side. Additional findings may include rib and vertebral anomalies and craniofacial anomalies. Developmental delay and intellectual disability may be present and can vary from mild to profound. Approximately 50% of affected individuals have seizures. The exact cause of OCC syndrome is not known. In most cases, the affected individual is the first person in the family to have the disorder.
What are the alternative names for Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome?
  • Oculocerebrocutaneous syndrome
  • Delleman Oorthuys syndrome
  • Delleman syndrome
  • OCC Syndrome
  • OCCS
  • Oculo-cerebro-cutaneous syndrome
  • Orbital cyst with cerebral and focal dermal malformations
Who are the top Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome Local Doctors?
Dermatology
Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology Sc

8144 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 1300, 
Dallas, TX 
 (132.6 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Nnenna Agim is a Dermatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Agim and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency, Punctate Porokeratosis, Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita. Dr. Agim is currently accepting new patients.

Pediatrics | Dermatology
Pediatrics | Dermatology
6701 Fannin St, 8th Floor, 
Houston, TX 
 (154.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Denise Metry is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Metry and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are PHACE Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Clouston Syndrome. Dr. Metry is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center