Rieger syndrome- a case report

Rieger syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome caused due to defects in differentiation, migration or arrested development of neural crest cells in the anterior chamber, facial bones, teeth, cardiovascular system and periumbilical skin. Important ocular features include posterior embryotoxon, correctopia, polycoria and raised intraocular pressure. Associated systemic findings include mid facial anomalies, dental anomalies, cardiovascular abnormalities, redundant umbilical skin. This report describes a sporadic case of Rieger syndrome in a 9 year old boy