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2004 Series - February 24, 2004
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Lecture 45 of 50 NEXT»
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| This 1-year-old child is presented as shown with enlarged cloudy corneas epiphora and fussiness. There is no family history of this type of eye abnormality. The patient is otherwise healthy. |
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The most likely diagnosis in a case like this is: |
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a. congenital glaucoma
b. congenital cataract
c. hereditary corneal dystrophy
d. lye burn
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Initial work-up of this child should include: |
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a. measurement of intraocular pressure
b. measurement of corneal diameter
c. evaluation of the cornea
d. all of the above
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In a case like this, the most appropriate immediate intervention would be: |
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a. MRI of the orbit
b. corneal biopsy
c. surgical procedure to lower the intraocular pressure
d. Pilocarpine drops
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