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Osteoporosis pseudoglioma syndrome is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by congenital or infancy-onset blindness and severe juvenile-onset osteoporosis and spontaneous fractures.
Features include always present findings: Blindness and Increased susceptibility to fractures; and very common findings: Weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis), Recurrent fractures, and Congenital blindness. 57 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Bones and joints | 15 | Biconcave vertebral bodies, Weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis), Mild bone density loss (osteopenia) |
LRP5 encodes LDL receptor related protein 5 (1,615 aa). Acts as a coreceptor with members of the frizzled family of seven-transmembrane spanning receptors to transduce signal by Wnt proteins. Highest expression in Artery Aorta (83.2 TPM) and Artery Tibial (67.8 TPM).
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome is associated with mutations in the LRP5 gene on chromosome 11.
The LRP5 protein participates in LRP5 D666_L809del, Signaling by LRP5 mutants, and Negative regulation of TCF-dependent signaling by WNT ligand antagonists pathways.
LRP5 is classified as a druggable target with score 0.0.
Genetic testing for LRP5 is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Phenotype severity distribution: 2 always present features, 3 very common features, 12 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome.
12 publications have been identified in PubMed for osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (45%), Basic Science / Preclinical (27%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (18%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 5 | 45% |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 1:21 AM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Eyes |
9 |
Cataract, Blindness, Retinal calcification |
Brain and nerves | 6 | Mild intellectual disability, Focal impaired awareness seizure, Waddling gait |
Muscles | 4 | Low muscle tone (hypotonia), Iris atrophy, Loss of ambulation |
Pregnancy and birth | 2 | Congenital blindness, Congenital nystagmus |
Growth and development | 1 | Short stature |
Heart and blood vessels | 1 | Ventricular septal defect |
Head and neck | 1 | Microcephaly |
Arms and legs | 1 | Abnormal lower limb bone morphology |
Skin | 1 | Preauricular skin tag |
Hormones | 1 | Isosexual precocious puberty |
Laboratory research
3 |
27% |
Research summaries | 2 | 18% |
Other research | 1 | 9% |
Ubertini G (2025). [PMID: 40794150](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40794150/). *Calcif Tissue Int*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Diegel CR (2025). [PMID: 40932232](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40932232/). *Dis Model Mech*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Alrefaei AF (2025). [PMID: 40940800](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40940800/). *Cells*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Arjmand P (2025). [PMID: 39197084](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39197084/). *Retin Cases Brief Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Gorges DM (2025). [PMID: 40255261](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40255261/). *In Silico Pharmacol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Kandula A (2024). [PMID: 39503863](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39503863/). *Pediatr Radiol*. [Other]
Labelle-Dumais C (2024). [PMID: 39097038](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39097038/). *Matrix Biol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Kandula A (2024). [PMID: 39069592](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39069592/). *Pediatr Radiol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Ren N (2024). [PMID: 38625381](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38625381/). *Osteoporos Int*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Abhishek Shah A (2024). [PMID: 39447984](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39447984/). *Biochem Pharmacol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome
Updated Aug 6, 2026
Entera Bio's study on oral anabolic treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis has been selected for a plenary session at the ASBMR conference. This highlights the potential of their oral delivery system in addressing bone health.
A recent study highlights the significance of low alkaline phosphatase levels in adults as a potential indicator for diagnosing hypophosphatasia during osteoporosis evaluations. This research could enhance diagnostic accuracy for a rare bone disorder.
A phase three study shows that romosozumab significantly increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. This randomized trial highlights the potential of romosozumab as a treatment option for this demographic.
A systematic review highlights the impact of pregnancy and lactation on osteoporosis, providing insights into the condition's mechanisms and potential management strategies. This research may inform future studies and treatment approaches for affected women.
The CDC has released new guidelines aimed at improving osteoporosis prevention and management. These guidelines emphasize the importance of early screening and treatment to reduce fracture risk among at-risk populations.