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Bilateral Aplasia of the Optic Nerves, Chiasm, and Tracts in an Otherwise Healthy Infant

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To report bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts in an otherwise healthy infant. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: Ophthalmologic examination disclosed bilateral microphthalmos and optic nerve aplasia. Physical, neurologic, and genetic evaluations were otherwise normal. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and orbits disclosed bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts. CONCLUSION: Bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts may occur in an otherwise healthy infant.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70840-2

Authors: Ingrid U. Scott, Roberto Warman, Nolan Altaian

Institutions: University of Miami, Miami Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300