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[The pathomorphology of the eye in the perinatal period]
Insights
Morphological eye studies in 217 infants revealed ocular involvement in various perinatal pathologies. Routine ophthalmologic exams and morphological eye studies are crucial for diagnosing and managing these conditions in newborns.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Perinatal conditions significantly impact infant health.
- Ocular complications can arise from various neonatal pathologies.
- Understanding eye involvement is critical for infant survival and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the morphological changes in the eyes of infants who died from perinatal causes.
- To identify the main pathogenetic factors of retinopathy of prematurity.
- To emphasize the importance of ocular examination in perinatal pathology.
Main Methods:
- Morphological examination of eyes from 214 fetuses and newborns.
- Study included infants deceased from asphyxia, skull trauma, perinatal infections, chromosomal diseases, and hemolytic disease.
- Analysis of pathogenetic factors for retinopathy of prematurity.
Main Results:
- The eyes were involved in the pathological processes of various perinatal conditions.
- Specific pathogenetic factors contributing to retinopathy of prematurity were identified.
- The study confirmed a link between perinatal pathologies and ocular abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Ocular morphological studies are necessary for infants with perinatal mortality.
- Routine ophthalmologic examinations are recommended for all newborns.
- Early detection of eye abnormalities improves perinatal care outcomes.
Abstract:
The eyes of 214 foetuses and newborns and 3 children of the 1st year of life dying from asphyxia, skull trauma during the delivery, perinatal infections, chromosomal diseases and newborn haemolytic disease were studied morphologically. Main pathogenetic factors of the premature infant retinopathy are presented. The results of the study indicate that the eye is involved in the pathologic process in various pathology of the perinatal period this implying the necessity of the eye morphological study in those dying perinatally and routine ophthalmologic examination of newborns.
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