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A persistent fetal vasculature: A case report.

Chaimae Lahlou¹, Amine Naggar¹, Imad Bougrine¹

¹Pediatric Radiology Department, Pediatric Teaching Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat Morocco.

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Summary

Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a rare congenital eye condition. This case highlights late diagnosis in a 13-year-old due to insidious progression, emphasizing imaging for PFV detection.

Keywords:

Case report MRI Persistent fetal vasculature Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous Ultrasonography

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Genetics

Background:

Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV), formerly persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, is a congenital anomaly.
It results from the failure of fetal ocular vasculature to regress, potentially causing vision loss.

Observation:

A 13-year-old male with developmental delays and consanguinity presented with progressive vision decrease and leukocoria.
Ocular ultrasound and MRI revealed a linear structure in the vitreous, retinal detachment, and lens luxation.

Findings:

The imaging findings were consistent with posterior persistent fetal vasculature.
Diagnosis was delayed due to the condition's insidious onset and progression.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging (ultrasound, MRI) for diagnosing PFV.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial for visual outcomes and identifying associated neurological conditions.