Congenital glaucoma and retinal dysplasia. 1985

M W Preslan, and G R Beauchamp, and Z N Zakov

The differential diagnosis of leukocoria (pseudoglioma) in the neonate includes multiple conditions, including malformations with retinal dysplasia as a component. Typically bilateral, retinal dysplasia is characteristically seen in microphthalmic eyes. Certain chromosomal defects have been described. The case reported herein presented in the first month of life with an enlarged eye, elevated intraocular pressure, prominent iris vasculature, and leukocoria. Family history was positive in one respect: this is the second child of a Viet Nam veteran exposed to Agent Orange. The first child, from a different mother, also had birth defects. Other than his left eye, the child is completely normal. Ultrasonography showed posterior vitreous opacities of indeterminate configuration. CT scan suggested a posterior intraocular mass. Histologically, the principal features were an anomalous, largely unformed corneoscleral angle, intraocular hemorrhage, and retinal dysplasia. Light microscopic studies were performed. The corneoscleral angle revealed an anteriorly inserted iris with an absence of trabecular meshwork and Schlemm's canal. This case is considered unique on the basis of the association of retinal dysplasia with congenital glaucoma and larger-than-normal eye. The significance of reported paternal exposure to Agent Orange in this instance is unknown.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007223 Infant A child between 1 and 23 months of age. Infants
D008297 Male Males
D012160 Retina The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent. Ora Serrata
D005901 Glaucoma An ocular disease, occurring in many forms, having as its primary characteristics an unstable or a sustained increase in the intraocular pressure which the eye cannot withstand without damage to its structure or impairment of its function. The consequences of the increased pressure may be manifested in a variety of symptoms, depending upon type and severity, such as excavation of the optic disk, hardness of the eyeball, corneal anesthesia, reduced visual acuity, seeing of colored halos around lights, disturbed dark adaptation, visual field defects, and headaches. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed) Glaucomas
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000014 Abnormalities, Drug-Induced Congenital abnormalities caused by medicinal substances or drugs of abuse given to or taken by the mother, or to which she is inadvertently exposed during the manufacture of such substances. The concept excludes abnormalities resulting from exposure to non-medicinal chemicals in the environment. Drug-Induced Abnormalities,Abnormalities, Drug Induced,Abnormality, Drug-Induced,Drug Induced Abnormalities,Drug-Induced Abnormality
D000015 Abnormalities, Multiple Congenital abnormalities that affect more than one organ or body structure. Multiple Abnormalities
D000072317 Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins Dibenzodioxin derivatives that contain multiple chloride atoms bound to the benzene ring structures. TCDD,Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin,2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin,Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins,Dibenzo(b,e)(1,4)dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro-,PCDD,Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins,Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxin,Polychlorodibenzo-4-dioxin,Polychlorodibenzo-p-dioxin,Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin,Chlorinated Dibenzo p dioxins,Dibenzo-p-dioxins, Chlorinated,Dibenzo-p-dioxins, Polychlorinated,Dibenzodioxin, Polychlorinated,Dibenzodioxins, Polychlorinated,Polychlorinated Dibenzo p dioxins,Polychlorodibenzo 4 dioxin,Polychlorodibenzo p dioxin,Tetrachlorodibenzo p dioxin
D000075182 Agent Orange A herbicide that contains equal parts of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T), as well as traces of the contaminant 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid, butyl ester, mixt. with butyl (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetate,2,4-D - 2,4,5-T mixture,Orange, Agent
D015084 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid An herbicide with irritant effects on the eye and the gastrointestinal system. 2,4-D,2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, Ammonium Salt,2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, Lithium Salt,2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, Potassium Salt,2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, Sodium Salt,Monosan,2,4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid

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