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Predisposing Factors, Ophthalmic Manifestations, and Radiological Findings in Children With Cerebral Visual
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This study details predisposing factors, eye issues, and MRI results in children with cerebral visual impairment. Understanding these factors aids early diagnosis and management in developing regions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a significant cause of visual disability in children.
- Understanding predisposing factors and ophthalmic manifestations is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a key role in identifying retrogeniculate visual pathway pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the predisposing factors associated with cerebral visual impairment in children.
- To describe the spectrum of ophthalmic manifestations observed in pediatric CVI.
- To analyze magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in children with confirmed retrogeniculate visual pathway pathology.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 88 pediatric patients (<16 years) with neuroradiological and clinical evidence of retrogeniculate visual pathway pathology.
- Compilation and analysis of detailed patient histories, including ante-natal and delivery information.
- Comprehensive ophthalmic examinations and review of MRI findings.
Main Results:
- The study included 88 children with a median age of 32 months.
- Ante-natal history (25.0%) and preterm delivery (37.5%) were common predisposing factors.
- Myopic astigmatism was the most frequent refractive error, and accommodative anomalies were observed in 6 children.
Conclusions:
- Demographic trends in CVI align with developed nations, but predisposing factor frequencies differ.
- Enhanced understanding of CVI in developing regions can improve early diagnosis and management.
- Developing robust rehabilitation teams is essential for children with CVI.
Purpose:
To describe predisposing factors, ophthalmic manifestations, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in children with cerebral visual impairment.
Methods:
A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of patients younger than 16 years with neuroradiological and clinical evidence of retrogeniculate visual pathway pathology was performed. Detailed histories, ophthalmic examinations, and MRI findings were compiled and analyzed.
Results:
Of the 88 cases included in the study, the median age was 32 months (range: 1 to 180 months). Ante-natal history and preterm delivery was positive in 25.0% and 37.5% of patients, respectively. A simple myopic astigmatism was the most common refractive error. Accommodative anomalies were noted in 6 children.
Conclusions:
The demographic trends found in the study were similar to those of developed nations, but the frequency of the predisposing factors varied. A comprehensive knowledge of cerebral visual impairment in the developing world can aid an earlier diagnosis, appropriate management, and the development of better rehabilitation teams. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2019;56(5):313-318.].
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