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Corneoscleral transplantation in congenital corneal staphyloma and Peters' anomaly.

Authors :
Miller MM
Butrus S
Hidayat A
Wei LL
Pontigo M
Source :
Ophthalmic genetics [Ophthalmic Genet] 2003 Mar; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 59-63.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

An infant born with bilateral corneal clouding diagnosed clinically as congenital anterior staphyloma and Peters' anomaly was confirmed histopathologically. This case report demonstrates one clinical spectrum of Peters' anomaly. The clinical course and histopathologic findings are detailed as is a unique surgical approach of corneoscleral graft used to perserve the right globe.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1381-6810
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ophthalmic genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12660867
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1076/opge.24.1.59.13891