Coloboma of macula

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Coloboma of macula

ORPHA:98945Morphological anomaly

What it is

Coloboma of macula is a rare, non-syndromic developmental defect of the eye characterized by well-circumscribed, oval or rounded, usually unilateral, atrophic lesions of varying size presenting rudimentary or absent retina, choroid and sclera located at the macula leading to decreased vision and, on occasion, other symptoms (e.g. strabismus). It is usually isolated, but may also be associated with Down syndrome, skeletal or renal disorders.

Key facts

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Age of onset
Antenatal
Classified as
Morphological anomaly

Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.

Genes

ABCB6Disease-causing germline mutation(s)
FZD5Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (gain of function)
PAX6Disease-causing germline mutation(s)
SALL2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function)

ICD-10 codes

Q14.8filed under a broader ICD-10 category — shared with 2 other rare diseases

ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.

Cross-references

GARD 1436MESH C535968MONDO 0007351OMIM 620731UMLS C1852767

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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