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Progressive hemifacial atrophy. A natural history study
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Eye and Ear Infirmary University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) can cause varied and progressing eye problems, from mild vision loss to blindness. This study details two patient cases, highlighting the unpredictable nature of ocular complications in PHA.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Genetics
Background:
- Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA), also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is a rare condition causing facial tissue atrophy.
- Its etiology and pathophysiology remain largely unknown.
- Ophthalmic and neurologic involvement are common but often poorly documented.