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- J L Prenner, S Ciaccia, A Capone, and M T Trese.
- Associated Retinal Consultants, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
- Eur J Ophthalmol. 2004 Mar 1;14(2):166-8.
PurposeFocal dermal hypoplasia is a systemic disease that includes well recognized ocular abnormalities. Retinal detachment has not previously been reported as a part of this syndrome.AimTo report a case of focal dermal hypoplasia with an associated retinal detachment.MethodsSingle case report of a child with a colobomatous retinal detachment and the focal dermal hypoplasia syndrome.ConclusionsRetinal detachments may occur as part of the focal dermal hypoplasia syndrome. Expanding knowledge of this syndrome may help ophthalmologists diagnose this rare condition.
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