Ophthalmic evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of two cases of incontinentia pigmenti.

نویسندگان

  • Carlos Augusto Moreira Neto
  • Ana Tereza Ramos Moreira
  • Carlos Augusto Moreira
چکیده

Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is an X-linked dominant disorder affecting the skin, teeth, eyes, and central nervous system. Ocular changes are common and may lead to severe vision loss. We report on the ocular manifestations in two young girls with IP, with emphasis on the asymmetry of this condition in both eyes and associated retinal problems. The outcomes of laser treatment of the ischemic peripheral retina were good and resulted in stability of vision.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

دوره 77 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014