Anterior segment dysgenesis in a child with factor VII deficiency.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the first case of anterior segment dysgenesis associated with factor VII congenital deficit (hypoproconvertinemia).


METHODS
A 2-month-old child with factor VII deficiency was referred to our clinic because of corneal opacities. The child was born to consanguineous parents and severe factor VII deficiency was diagnosed on the third day of life because of gastrointestinal bleeding.


RESULTS
Ocular examination under anesthesia showed bilateral corneal opacities with adherent iris strands and peripheral anterior synechiae. The intra-ocular pressure was normal in both eyes and there were neither signs of cataracts nor glaucomatous optic nerve damage.


CONCLUSIONS
This observation provide new information on the possible ocular findings in patients with hypoproconvertinemia. Based on this report, we suggest that careful coagulation screening should be considered in children who possess idiopathic anterior segment dysgenesis aiming at identifying the possible coagulation disorder.
Beby
Francis
F
Department of Ophthalmology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Rue du Professeur Florence, Lyon, France. beby.francis@neuf.fr
Meunier
Sandrine
S
Cochat
Pierre
P
Roche
Olivier
O
Aptel
Florent
F
Burillon
Carole
C
Denis
Philippe
P