Persistent tunica vasculosa lentis
- Persistent tunica vasculosa lentis
Persistent tunica vasculosa lentis is a congenital ocular anomaly. Also known as persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV).
* It is a developmental disorder of the vitreous.
* Usually unilateral and first noticed in the neonatal period.
* Associated with micropthalmos.
* Lens may be cataractous.
* Intraocular pressure may be high.
* Elongated ciliary processes are visible through the dilated pupil.
* USG B-scan confirms diagnosis in the presence of a cataract.
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