Oct

11

2021

What is an MYH9-related disorder?

By William Aird

Autosomal dominant disorder characterized by variable bleeding tendency, and variable association to hearing loss, cataracts, and nephritis. Encompasses Sebastian, May-Hegglin, Fechtner, and Epstein syndromes. Caused by mutation in MYH9 encoding nonmuscle myosin IIA. Learn more here.