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SRD5A3-congenital disorder of glycosylation

Information from MedlinePlus Genetics about this condition and how it can be inherited.

About this condition

SRD5A3-congenital disorder of glycosylation (SRD5A3-CDG, formerly known as congenital disorder of glycosylation type Iq) is an inherited condition that causes neurological and vision problems and other signs and symptoms. The pattern and severity of this condition's features vary widely among affected individuals.

Individuals with SRD5A3-CDG typically develop signs and symptoms of the condition during infancy or early childhood. Most individuals with SRD5A3-CDG have intellectual disability, vision problems, unusual facial features,low muscle tone (hypotonia), and problems with coordination and balance (ataxia). 

Vision problems in SRD5A3-CDG often include involuntary side-side movements of the eyes (nystagmus), a gap or hole in one of the structures of the eye (coloboma), underdevelopment of the nerves that carry signals between the eyes and the brain(optic nerve hypoplasia), or vision loss early in life (early-onset severe retinal dystrophy). Over time, affected individuals may develop clouding of the lenses of the eyes (cataracts) or increased pressure in the eyes (glaucoma).

Other features of SRD5A3-CDG can include skin rash, unusually small red blood cells (microcytic anemia),and liver problems.

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Source publication: 2023-03-01. Source review: 2021-09.

Inheritance

  • Autosomal recessive

A condition can have several forms with different inheritance patterns. Each pattern may apply to a different gene or form of the condition.

Related genes

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Sources and dates

The source information on this page last changed on 2026-09-18.

MedlinePlus Source details

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Source release: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:15:51 GMT
Source publication: 2023-03-01
Source review: 2021-09

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