Unusual eye abnormalities associated with congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Frenkel, L.D.; Keys, M.P.; Hefferen, S.J.; Rola-Pleszczynski, M.; Bellanti, J.A.

Pediatrics 66(5): 763-766

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005
PMID: 6253868
Document Number: 156533
Seven children with congenital cytomegalovirus infection demonstrated a higher than expected incidence of "rare" ophthalmological abnormalities, including anophthalmia and Peters' anomaly. These data suggest that appropriate investigation for evidence of cytomegalovirus infection should be instituted in any child with congenital ocular defects.

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