Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2006
Study of inherited metabolic disorders in Singapore - 13 years experience.
Recommended by the National Advisory Council of the Disabled, the Ministry of Health of Singapore supported a nationwide study of inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs). When the 5-year project ended, investigations were provided as a diagnostic service. This paper documents our 13-year experience. ⋯ Positive detection rate was 3.5% and 48 IMDs were found. Significant proportion of cases had late-onset IMDs. Early identification of IMDs permits timely management, genetic counselling and prenatal diagnosis.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2006
Case ReportsVisual recovery following emergent orbital decompression in traumatic retrobulbar haemorrhage.
Acute retrobulbar haemorrhage is a potentially sight-threatening condition, and can follow retrobulbar anaesthesia or trauma to the orbit. Acute loss of vision can occur with retrobulbar haemorrhage and is reversible if the condition is recognised and treated early. ⋯ In severe acute retrobulbar haemorrhage, prompt surgical evacuation of the haematoma can reverse visual loss.