Aplasia of the optic nerve: report of three cases.
Aplasia of the optic nerve is a very rare congenital anomaly characterized by an absence of optic nerve fibers, retinal ganglion cells, and the retinal central blood vessels. It may be associated with a wide range of other congenital abnormalities. In the present article, three cases of aplasia of the optic nerve are described. Its pathology and clinical features are reviewed.
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Unidad de Oftalmologia Pediatrica, Hospital Materno-Infantil Del Valle Hebron, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain.
Salvador
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Galan
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Gil-Gibernau
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D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000002:abnormalities; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed