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MACULAR HYPOPLASIA [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Macular hypoplasia can be seen as an isolated autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive disorder. It may also be seen in association with albinism, aniridia, or other developmental disorders of the eye. The hypoplasia is characterized by the absence of the usual reflection from the macular mound and a poorly developed fovea. Retinal vessels coursing through the central macula are common.

OBS

hypoplasia: [The incomplete] or arrested development of an organ or a part.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
CONT

L'hypoplasie maculaire est évoquée devant une absence de reflet fovéolaire ou une diminution de la zone avasculaire parfois traversée par les vaisseaux rétiniens [...]

OBS

hypoplasie; hypoplastie : Développement insuffisant d'un tissu ou d'un organe.

Spanish

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