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Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous in association with neurofibromatosis 2.

Authors :
Nguyen DQ
Chatterjee S
Bates R
Source :
Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus] 2005 Jul-Aug; Vol. 42 (4), pp. 247-9.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

We describe a father and son with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous occurring in association with neurofibromatosis 2. This report demonstrates rare vertical transmission compatible with autosomal dominant inheritance and the uncommon association of the autosomal dominant systemic disorder neurofibromatosis 2.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0191-3913
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16121558
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/01913913-20050701-10