IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Microphthalmia with associated PHPV on MRI

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Microphthalmia and monocular blindness.

Patient Data

Gender: Female

The left globe is significantly smaller than the right and a low-T2 structure extends through the vitreous to the posterior internal surface of the globe in the midline. On US this would be vascular.

Case Discussion

Features here are microphthalmia associated with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous. The diagnostic investigation is an orbital ultrasound (usually performed in conjunction with an ophthalmologist). The MRI was performed to exclude additional intracranial abnormality.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.