Progressive myelinated retinal nerve fibers in a 10-year-old boy with Crouzon syndrome after craniofacial surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We present a case of a 10-year-old boy with Crouzon syndrome that demonstrates progressive myelinated retinal nerve fibers (MRNF).

Observations

A 10-year-old boy was referred for ophthalmic examination due to clusters of opaque white fibers around his optic nerve. Past surgical history includes craniofacial surgery at 3 years of age secondary to the deteriorating vision from increased intracranial pressure and papilledema. Upon examination (now 6.5 years post-craniofacial surgery), the patient denied any ocular complaints. The fundus examination showed progressively enlarged myelination of the retinal nerve fiber layer (right eye > left eye). Although previous cases of MRNF with Crouzon syndrome have been reported, our case is unique given its post-operative status w

SUBMITTER: Saffra NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10374455 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature