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Myopic Posterior Persistent Fetal Vasculature: A Rare Presentation
Ankur K Shrivastava1, Yamini Patial1, Barkha Singh1
1Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Raipur, IND.
Cureus
|May 21, 2024
Summary
Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a rare eye condition. This case highlights an unusual adult presentation of PFV with myopia, demonstrating a good visual prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Developmental Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a congenital eye disorder caused by the incomplete regression of embryonic hyaloid vasculature.
- This condition presents with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations due to variations in vascular development and regression.
Observation:
- PFV typically presents in early childhood with leukocoria and microphthalmia, often with a poor visual prognosis.
- An atypical presentation involves myopia, particularly in unilateral cases, which may manifest later in life.
Findings:
- This report details a 27-year-old male with unilateral, atypical myopic posterior PFV.
- The patient exhibited anisometropic amblyopia but maintained good functional vision in the affected eye.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of PFV's clinical spectrum, including rare adult-onset myopic presentations.
- It suggests that some atypical PFV cases may have a favorable visual outcome, challenging traditional prognostic indicators.
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