Unilateral optic nerve aplasia associated with rudimental retinal vasculature

Int Ophthalmol. 2009 Dec;29(6):517-9. doi: 10.1007/s10792-008-9256-9. Epub 2008 Aug 19.

Abstract

Optic nerve aplasia (ONA) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by absence of optic disk, optic nerve, retinal ganglion cells, and central retina vessels. It is frequently associated with other ocular and central nervous system anomalies. In this paper, we describe a case of ONA associated with microphthalmos and a rudimental retinal vasculature in an otherwise healthy infant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Microphthalmos / diagnosis*
  • Optic Disk / abnormalities*
  • Retinal Vessels / abnormalities*