Bilateral microphthalmos and unilateral colobomatous orbital cyst: successful management by repeated aspiration

Authors

  • Wai-ho Chan Yuen Long Yung Fung Shee Eye Center, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, China.
  • Chi-kin Ho Yuen Long Yung Fung Shee Eye Center, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, China.

Abstract

Microphthalmos and colobomatous cyst is a rare, severe developmental anomaly of the globe that results from a defect in closure of the embryonic fissure at the 7- to 20-mm stage of development. This report presents the clinical features and outcome of an infant with bilateral microphthalmos and a right colobomatous cyst treated with repeated aspiration.

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2005-12-01

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Chan W- ho, Ho C- kin. Bilateral microphthalmos and unilateral colobomatous orbital cyst: successful management by repeated aspiration. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2005Dec.1 [cited 2024Apr.20];9(1):37-9. Available from: https://hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/84

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Case Report

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