Futterweit W, Ritch R, Teekhasaenee C, Nelson E S
JAMA. 1986 Jun 20;255(23):3280-2.
A patient with Prader-Willi syndrome and unilateral congenital ectropion uveae with glaucoma was found to have factor XI deficiency and reduced levels of serum luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and testosterone. Administration of gonadorelin (LH-RH) increased serum levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, while clomiphene citrate had no effect, suggesting a primary hypothalamic defect. Patients with congenital ectropion uveae should be followed up for the development of both glaucoma and neural crest disorders.
