Cat Eye Syndrome (Schmid-Fraccaro Syndrome)

Cat eye syndrome (CES), also known as Schmid-Fraccaro syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder named for the vertical iris coloboma observed in some affected individuals. The condition is classically characterized by a triad of features—iris coloboma, anal atresia, and preauricular pits or tags. However, CES can also involve a range of abnormalities affecting the neurodevelopmental, ocular, auricular, nasal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and urogenital systems (see Image. Schematic Diagram…

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