Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous

Case contributed by Huda B. Gharbia
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Small eyes, leucocoria.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Female

Bilateral small eye globes size, appear heterogenously hyperintense in T1W and hyperintense in T2W and FLAIR sequences, with central triangular-shaped hypointensity in T2W extending from retrolental area to region of optic disc, denoting retinal detachment.

Case Discussion

Bilateral micro-ophthalmia with retinal detachment, suggestive persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous.

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