Denouement and Discussion
Lowe's Syndrome
Lowe's syndrome, or oculocerebrorenal syndrome, is an X-linked hereditary disease characterized by congenital ocular disease, renal tubular dysfunction, hypotonia, moderate to severe bone disease, and mental retardation. It is present in all races, with a predominance in those with Caucasian and Asian ancestries.The disease has three identifiable stages. The first, during the newborn period, is characterized by ocular pathologic features. Nearly all affected individuals have congenital, ocular disease, renal tubular dysfunction, hypotonia, moderate to severe bone disease, and mental retardation. It is present in all races, with a predominance in those with Caucasian and Asian ancestries.