eISSN 1308-4038 International Journal of Anatomical Variations (2013) 6: 68–70 Case Report Variation in persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous Published online April 21st, 2013 © http://www.ijav.org Deepali Prashant ONKAR [1] Abstract Prashant Madhukar ONKAR [2] Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous is a result of failure of regression of embryonic hyaloid artery. It leads to abnormal lenticular development and secondary changes in retina and orbit. It presents as leucocoria and the eye is usually microphthalmic. Departments of Anatomy [1] and Radiodiagnostics [2], NKP High frequency ultrasound usually demonstrates an echogenic mass posterior to the lens with Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, a hyperechoic band extending from the optic disc to the posterior surface of the retrolental Nagpur, INDIA. mass, corresponding to the hyaloid canal. Visualization of hyaloid artery in this canal with color Doppler imaging is almost pathognomonic. A 3-month-old male infant presented with a unilateral leucocoria. High frequency ultrasound revealed echogenic band extending from optic disc to posterior aspect of lens. No retrolental Deepali Prashant Onkar mass was noted. On color Doppler, this band showed vascular pulsatile color flow in the persistent Associate Professor Anatomy hyaloid artery. Color Doppler was diagnostic in this variant of persistent hyperplastic primary NKP Salve Institute of Medical vitreous where retrolental mass was absent. Sciences and Research Center © Int J Anat Var (IJAV). 2013; 6: 68–70. Nagpur, 440016, INDIA. +91 (712) 2248590
[email protected] Key words [variant persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous] [color Doppler] [hyaloid artery] Received March 5th, 2012; accepted October 21st, 2012 [high frequency ultrasound] Introduction broadband linear probe on My Lab 50 ultrasound and color Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous commonly presents Doppler machine manufactured by M/S Esaote, Italy.