Unilateral ocular duplication.
OBJECTIVE
To present a boy with unilateral duplication of the eye.


METHODS
The case history is described from the first visit at birth to the age of 14 years.


RESULTS
A review of the literature shows that this malformation is compatible with life although malformations of the brain and epilepsy have been reported in all cases where a paediatric exam was described. We show that the malformation can appear as a synophthalmic eye in a single orbit or as two separate unilateral eyes in a separate orbit.


CONCLUSIONS
We find the denomination, triophthalmia insufficient to differentiate between the two types and suggest a differentiation between unilateral synophthalmia and ipsilateral ocular duplication.
Jensen
Hanne
H
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Handicap, Copenhagen University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark. h.jensen@dadlnet.dk
Pedersen
Søren Anker
SA
Jensen
Ove A
OA
Herning
Margrethe
M
Warburg
Mette
M
D000328:Adult; D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male