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Aicardi syndrome: The importance of an ophthalmologist in its diagnosis

Authors :
Shah Parag
Narendran V
Kalpana N
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 57, Iss 3, Pp 234-236 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2009.

Abstract

Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. The salient features of this syndrome include agenesis of corpus callosum, chorioretinal lacunae and infantile spasms. Of these three, chorioretinal lacunae is the most constant feature present. This case highlights the importance of fundus findings by an ophthalmologist in making the diagnosis of this rare syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03014738 and 19983689
Volume :
57
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.be25d719ea4a768258409b8e57c1f7
Document Type :
article