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Abstract #51678 Published in IGR 14-4
Eye malformations in Cameroonian children: a clinical survey
Eballé AO; Ellong A; Koki G; Nanfack NC; Dohvoma VA; Mvogo CEClinical Ophthalmology 2012; 6: 1607-1611
SUMMARY: The aim of this work was to describe the clinical aspects of eye malformations observed at the ophthalmology unit of the Yaoundé Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We carried out a retrospective study of all malformations of the eye and its adnexae observed among children aged 0-5 years who were seen at the ophthalmology unit from January 2003 to December 2009. RESULTS: Out of the 2254 children who were examined, 150 (6.65%) presented eye malformations. The mean age was 14.40 ± 4 months. Eye malformations were diagnosed in 71.66% of cases during the first year of life. The most frequent malformations were congenital lacrimal duct obstruction (66.66%), congenital cataract (10.9%), congenital glaucoma (10.9%), microphthalmos (5.03%), and congenital ptosis (3.77%). CONCLUSION: Eye malformations among children can lead to visual impairment and are a cause for discomfort to children and parents. Therefore, systematic postnatal screening is recommended to enable early management.
Yaoundé Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon ; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon.
Full articleClassification:
9.1.1 Congenital glaucoma, Buphthalmos (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.1 Developmental glaucomas)