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Orbital Lymphatic-Venous Malformation Accompanied by an Intraocular Vascular Malformation: A Rare Case Study
Karny Shouchane-Blum1,2, Iftach Yassur1,2, Amir Sternfeld2,3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.
Insights
Pediatric orbital lymphatic-venous malformations (LVMs) can involve the eye. Early detection of intraocular vascular issues is crucial for preserving vision in infants with LVMs.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Malformations
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Lymphatic-venous malformations (LVMs) are congenital anomalies characterized by abnormal connections between lymphatic and venous systems.
- Orbital LVMs typically present in infancy or childhood, requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
Abstract:
Lymphatic-venous malformations (LVMs) are development defects that result in abnormal connections between the lymphatic and venous systems. The authors describe a 7-weeks-old female infant who presented with a right orbital LVM extending to the ipsilateral cheek and subconjunctiva of the right eye, intracranial developmental venous anomalies in the right cerebellum, and a significant right eye intraocular retinal vascular malformation. Since orbital LVM is usually diagnosed in infancy or childhood, pediatric ophthalmologists should actively look for intraocular vascular malformations as such findings can poorly affect a patient's vision.
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