Asymmetric Presentation of Retinopathy of Prematurity

Kumawat, Devesh; Chandra, Parijat; Tewari, Ruchir

Asymmetric Presentation of Retinopathy of Prematurity

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Date

2018-06

Authors

Kumawat, Devesh

Chandra, Parijat

Tewari, Ruchir

Publisher

Indian Academy of Pediatrics

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) usually has symmetricpresentation and progression between fellow eyes. In thisretrospective review of records, asymmetric presentation wasnoted in 16 (3.9%) out of 410 babies over a period of one year.Management and final outcome differed in 10 and 11 infantsrespectively. ROP need not always be symmetric and may requirevariable management.

Keywords

Cryotherapy, Neonate, Screening.

Citation

Kumawat Devesh, Chandra Parijat, Tewari Ruchir . Asymmetric Presentation of Retinopathy of Prematurity. Indian Pediatrics. 2018 Jun; 55(6): 523-524

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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/198993

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Indian Pediatrics

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