Cyclopia
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Cyclopia refers to a rare fetal malformation characterised by a single palpebral fissure and a single midline orbit. This orbit may contain either a single globe or two separate globe.
Epidemiology
The condition is thought to affect approximately 1 in 40,000 to 95,000 births (inclusive of stillbirths)
Pathology
It results from a deficient development of the superior precordial segment with an associated underdevelopment of the oro-nasal cavity 5. There is a severe error in prosencephalic development.
Associations
- proboscis
- severe brain malformations
Cyclopia can also occur as part of the spectrum of
Possible associations
Radiographic features
Antenatal ultrasound
May be seen with targeted imaging of the fetal face where a common orbit may be seen in the upper half of the face.
Prognosis
Cyclopia is essentially incompatible with life 1.
Etymology
Derived from the greek words Greek word cyclopes meaning ring eyed-eyed 4.
See also
-</li></ul><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Antenatal ultrasound</h5><p>May be seen with targeted imaging of the fetal face where a <strong>common orbit </strong>may be seen in the upper half of the face. </p><h4>Prognosis</h4><p>Cyclopia is essentially incompatible with life <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Etymology</h4><p>Derived from the greek words <em><strong>cyclopes</strong></em> meaning <em>ring eyed </em><sup>4</sup></p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/synopthalmia">synopthalmia</a></li></ul>- +</li></ul><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Antenatal ultrasound</h5><p>May be seen with targeted imaging of the fetal face where a <strong>common orbit </strong>may be seen in the upper half of the face. </p><h4>Prognosis</h4><p>Cyclopia is essentially incompatible with life <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Etymology</h4><p>Derived from the Greek word <em><strong>cyclopes</strong></em> meaning <em>ring-eyed </em><sup>4</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/synopthalmia">synopthalmia</a></li></ul>
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