title: Microphthalmos with cyst in monozygous twins.
abstract: We present two cases of microphthalmos with cyst affecting monozygotic twins. The etiology and pathogenesis of this developmental anomaly are discussed. The diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnoses, and management options of this unique disorder are also considered.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, England.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Leatherbarrow
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kwartz
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Noble
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic