Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
Definition
Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial neurodegenerative disease affecting the optic nerve and often characterized by sudden vision loss in young adult carriers.
Also known as Leber Hereditary optic atrophy, Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, Leber optic atrophy, LHON — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 705 per MONDO
- MESH D029242 per MONDO
- NCIT C84808 per MONDO
- OMIM 535000 per MONDO
- Orphanet 104 per MONDO
- SCTID 58610003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0917796 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |