Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

OPHTHALMIC IMAGES
Year
: 2018  |  Volume : 66  |  Issue : 12  |  Page : 1860-

Persistent fetal vasculature – Clinical spectrum


Aditi Mehta, Simar Rajan Singh, Mohit Dogra, Jagat Ram 
 Advanced Eye Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Jagat Ram
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Advanced Eye Centre, Sector 12, Chandigarh
India




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Mehta A, Singh SR, Dogra M, Ram J. Persistent fetal vasculature – Clinical spectrum.Indian J Ophthalmol 2018;66:1860-1860


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Mehta A, Singh SR, Dogra M, Ram J. Persistent fetal vasculature – Clinical spectrum. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2018 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];66:1860-1860
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Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a congenital anomaly caused due to incomplete regression of the hyaloidal fetal vasculature.[1],[2],[3] [Figure 1]a shows a Mitterndorf dot – a circular opacity on the posterior lens capsule, nasal to the center, which represents the anterior attachment of the hyaloid artery. [Figure 1]b shows limited anterior PFV obscuring the visual axis with a classical stalk. [Figure 1]c demonstrates PFV presenting with a vascularized membrane and prominent ciliary processes. [Figure 1]d images the remnant posterior end of the stalk, the Bergmeister papilla. Identification of these clinical signs enables correct diagnosis and management of PFV.{Figure 1}

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