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Review
. 2011 Aug;21(3):585-602, viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2011.05.004. Epub 2011 Jun 25.

Congenital malformations of the orbit

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Congenital malformations of the orbit

Sachin K Gujar et al. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2011 Aug.

Abstract

This article discusses the embryologic development of the eye and orbital structures. Among the defects presented are anophthalmia and microphthalmia, coloboma, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, Coats disease, vascular malformations, encephalocele and nasolacrimal mucocele. Clinical and imaging features of the diseases are presented, along with radiographic images.

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