Iris cyst in a child with Aicardi syndrome: a novel association.

Authors :: Chappaz A
Barthelmes D
Buser L
Funk J
Gerth-Kahlert C
Source :: Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus [J AAPOS] 2016 Oct; Vol. 20 (5), pp. 451-452. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jun 16.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Aicardi syndrome is a rare X-linked cerebro-retinal disorder characterized by agenesis or dysgenesis of the corpus callosum, seizures, and chorioretinal lacunae; microphthalmia or optic nerve coloboma may also be observed. We report the case of an infant born with severe ocular malformations, including an anterior chamber cyst in one eye, which was surgically removed.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Abnormalities, Multiple diagnosis
Abnormalities, Multiple etiology
Aicardi Syndrome diagnosis
Cysts diagnosis
Cysts surgery
Female
Humans
Infant
Iris Diseases diagnosis
Iris Diseases surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Aicardi Syndrome complications
Cysts etiology
Iris Diseases etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1528-3933
Volume :: 20
Issue :: 5
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 27320016
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2016.03.016