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Buphthalmos in Neurofibromatosis: Is it an Expression of Regional Giantism?

1977; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 14; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/0191-3913-19770701-11

1938-2405

Creig Hoyt, Frank A. Billson,

Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment

A case of buphthalmos and regional giantism in neurofibromatosis with the characteristics of the Francois syndrome is reported. Difficulties of early diagnosis are emphasized. A discussion of the mechanisms which may produce buphthalmos in neurofibromatosis is presented. We propose that buphthalmos in neurofibromatosis may be primarily an expression of regional giantism rather than a consequence of uncontrolled intraocular pressure.