Multiple retinal astrocytic hamartomas in siblings with lebers congenital amaurosis: a case series and review of literature

Lebers Amaurosis in Three Siblings: A case report

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the generic name for a group of hereditary disorders characterized by progressive loss of photoreceptors and RPE function. The classical triad of retinitis pigmentosa is arteriolar attenuation, retinal bone spicule pigmentation and waxy disc pallor. Lebers congenital amaurosis (LCA) is the hereditary form of retinitis pigmentosa. It presents with blindness either at...

Retinal astrocytic hamartoma in a patient with Leber's congenital amaurosis.

To cite: Ambiya V, Kuppermann BD, Narayanan R. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014208374 DESCRIPTION Retinal astrocytic hamartomas are rare benign tumours that can arise from any location in the retina or from the optic nerve head. Multifocal and bilateral lesions are likely to be associated with tuberous sclerosis and neurofibromatosis 2 but are ...

Glaucoma Surgery in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Literature Review

AbstractGlaucoma management in pregnant patients is a real challenge, especially when the glaucoma is not controlled with medications. We report the results of 6 incisional glaucoma surgeries for the management of medically uncontrolled glaucoma patients during pregnancy. This retrospective, case series was conducted on the 6 eyes of 3pregnant patients with uncontrolled glaucoma using maximum t...

Hydrocarbon Toxicity: A Review of Literature and Case Series

Retinal Astrocytic Hamartomas: Unexpected Findings in a Giant Panda

We report the unexpected findings of bilateral retinal astrocytic hamartomas in a giant panda. The eyes of Hsing-Hsing, a giant panda that had renal failure, chronic hypertension, degenerative joint disease, and progressive ulcerative keratitis, were examined grossly and histologically. Most of the findings were related to Hsing-Hsing’s debilitated condition or to normal anatomic variations bet...