The earliest case of retinopathy of prematurity?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a well-recognized condition in premature babies born today and in the recent past. One would not normally expect to come across evidence of its existence among older patients. We present a case of apparent regressed ROP in a lady born in May 1939, prior to the documented reports of the first cases.
Cuthbertson
F M
FM
Department of Ophthalmology, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. fcuthbertson@hotmail.com
Bishop
F
F
Dabbs
T R
TR
D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000266:history