Bilateral dislocation of the ocular lens in an African child

1-3 The positive predictive value of ectopia lentis for diagnosis of MFS is 87-96%, dependent on the severity of the dislocation, whereas up to 60% of patients with MFS have ectopia lentis. 3-5 Conditions in the differential diagnosis include other genetic syndromes, homocystinuria and ocular trauma...

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Published inArchives of disease in childhood Vol. 100; no. 8; p. 732
Main Authors Schaftenaar, Erik, Baarsma, G Seerp, Peters, Remco P H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.08.2015
Subjects
Child
Clinical Diagnosis
Data Analysis
Data Interpretation
Humans
Lens Subluxation - diagnosis
Lens Subluxation - etiology
Male
Marfan Syndrome - complications
Marfan Syndrome - diagnosis
Visual Acuity
Young Children
Collagen Disorders
Ophthalmology
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Summary:1-3 The positive predictive value of ectopia lentis for diagnosis of MFS is 87-96%, dependent on the severity of the dislocation, whereas up to 60% of patients with MFS have ectopia lentis. 3-5 Conditions in the differential diagnosis include other genetic syndromes, homocystinuria and ocular trauma. 3 4 Dependent on the severity of dislocation, correction of refractive error by eyeglasses or contact lenses or surgical intervention is indicated.
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ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/archdischild-2014-308041