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leukocoria [1 record]

Record 1 2012-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

A condition characterized by appearance of a whitish reflex or mass in the pupillary area behind the lens.

CONT

When one shines a bright light on the pupil, it normally appears red. In leukocoria, the light makes the pupil look white. This occurs with a number of eye diseases including congenital cataract and retinoblastoma ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

[...] coloration de la pupille par un reflet blanchâtre, pouvant être dû notamment à une cataracte ou encore à une tumeur rétinienne comme un rétinoblastome.

CONT

La leucocorie n'est visible que dans certaines directions du regard, ou sur des photos prises avec un flash, et ce sont les parents qui la signalent au médecin.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
DEF

[Condición en la que] se observa una masa blanquecina detrás de la pupila, o en los que a la exploración no se observa el reflejo rojo de fondo normal y en su lugar se observa un reflejo blanquecino.

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