retraction syndrome

A place for those affected by Duane's retraction syndrome (an eye mobility disorder) to share experiences and information with others.

In the United States and Europe, the syndrome is commonly known as genital retraction syndrome.

Polymorphic variants and a reciprocal translocation t(6;8)(q26;q13) involving this gene, have been associated with Duane retraction syndrome.

Heterozygous missense mutations in this gene cause Duane's retraction syndrome 2 (DURS2).

Intermittent forms of vertical retraction syndrome have been associated with click, which occurs as the restriction is released (superior oblique click syndrome).

Duane's name is associated with a few medical eponyms, including "Duane's parallax test", "Duane's retraction syndrome" and "Duane's prism test for latent squint".

Koro or Genital retraction syndrome is a culture-specific syndrome from Southeast Asia in which the patient has an overpowering belief that the genitalia (or nipples in females) is shrinking and will shortly disappear.

Other names for this condition include: Duane's Retraction Syndrome, Eye Retraction Syndrome, Retraction Syndrome, Congenital retraction syndrome and Stilling-Turk-Duane Syndrome.