Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Cataracts
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Cataracts, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Cataracts. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Cataracts. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Cataracts includes:
- Aging
- Diabetes
- Eye injury
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Down syndrome
- Congenital rubella syndrome - causing cataracts in newborns of mothers with rubella.
- Radiation injury to eyes
- Uveitis
- Congenital rubella syndrome - causing cataracts in neonates.
- Certain congenital disorders
- Certain metabolic disorders
- Certain medications
Cataracts as a complication: Other conditions that might have Cataracts as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Cataracts as a complication includes:
- Aging
- Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
- Brain cancer
- Down Syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
Cataracts as a symptom: Conditions listing Cataracts as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: May 26, 2003
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