Heterochromia

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Heterochromia
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Alternative names Defination Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors	Prevention Symptoms Signs & Tests Treatment	Expectations Complications Calling Your health care provider
Alternative Names Different colored eyes; eyes two different colors
Defination The presence of different colored eyes in the same person.
Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors Common causes familial heterochromia (autosomal dominant transmission) Waardenberg syndrome Note: There may be other causes of heterochromia. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as any associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for heterochromia, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
Prevention
Symptoms
Signs & Tests Diagnostic tests: If there is no indication that there is a disorder, no testing may be necessary. If another disorder is suspected, diagnostic tests may be performed to confirm the diagnosis. This may include various blood tests, chromosome studies, or others.
Treatment Medical history questions documenting heterochromia in detail may include: Were the two different colored eyes noticed when the child was born or shortly after the birth? Exactly which eye appears which color? Are any other symptoms present? Physical examination: An infant with heterochromia should be examined for other problems.
Expectations (Prognosis)
Complications
Calling your doctor/health care provider

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