Six-year dynamic growth pattern of two concentric congenital vitreous cysts

Bilateral vitreous cysts in an 80-year-old man.

Cysts of uveal origin in the vitreous.

CYSTS in the vitreous, originating from the uvea, are very rare; they may be divided into congenital, traumatic, neoplastic, degenerative, and inflammatory. Being usually transparent, they do not impair vision and are often only discovered accidentally in the course of a routine examination. They are generally unilateral, but Vennin (1910), Litinsky (1931), Perera (1936), and some other authors...

Congenital iris cysts.

Unilateral, spontaneous, non-pigmented iris cysts appeared before the age of 2 years in four patients. Histopathological specimens obtained in three cases showed stratified to cuboidal, non-pigmented, epithelial lined cysts. Goblet cells were recognised in two of the three specimens. The clinical features and histopathological findings indicate that these cysts are derived from surface ectoderm...

Surgical outcomes of congenital heart diseases in a pediatric hospital: a two-year survey

Introduction: Along with advances occurring in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) including improved anesthesia intubation and early surgical interventions, it has become possible to correct life-threatening congenital heart anatomic abnormalities in patients. Our study aimed to collect information from one of the most important centers of pediatric cardiac surgery in Iran since there is limited info...

Congenital pleuropericardial cysts.