Search for dissertations about: "coloboma"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the word coloboma.

2. 1. Posterior ocular malformations in children : teratological aspects

   Author : Kristina Teär Fahnehjelm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Teratology; ocular malformations; visual impairment; anti-epileptic drugs; congenital infection; optic nerve hypoplasia; coloboma; magnetic resonance imaging; neonatal cholestasis; dried blood spots;

   Abstract : Posterior ocular malformations are common causes of visual impairment in Swedish children. The most frequent diagnoses within this group are optic nerve hypoplasia and optic nerve/chorioretinal coloboma. Genetic factors, teratogens like medical/addictive drugs or congenital infections and unknown factors may cause these malformations. READ MORE