Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Micro-opthalmia and leukocoria.

Patient Data

Age: 3 months
Gender: Male
Right
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Right
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Right
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Left
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Left
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The right globe is small and contains a complex lesion with a vascular stalk that connects it to the posterior internal surface of the globe.

Case Discussion

The right orbit is small (microphthalmia) and contains a complex central lesion in the anterior portion of the vitreous. It is connected to the midline posterior globe by a vascular stalk.

Features are of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous.

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