Published July 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous: MRI

  • 1. Dept. of Neuroradiology, Technical Univ. Aachen (Germany)
  • 2. Dept. of Pediatrics, Technical Univ. Aachen (Germany)

Description

Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV), a developmental cause of leukocoria, is due to incomplete regression of the fetal blood supply to the eye. We report the MRI features of PHPV of the dorsal type to facilitate differential diagnosis from other causes of leukocoria, namely retinoblastoma, which may have major therapeutic consequences. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 520-522
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYAB

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
30042184
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BLOOD; EYES; FETUSES; NEOPLASMS; NMR IMAGING; PHYSIOLOGY; RETINA
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; BODY; BODY FLUIDS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; EYES; FACE; HEAD; MATERIALS; ORGANS; SENSE ORGANS