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Persistent tunica vasculosa lentis is a congenital ocular anomaly. Also known as persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV).
- It is a developmental disorder of the vitreous.
- Usually unilateral and first noticed in the neonatal period.
- Associated with micropthalmos.
- Lens may be cataractous.
- Intraocular pressure may be high.
- Elongated ciliary processes are visible through the dilated pupil.
- USG B-scan confirms diagnosis in the presence of a cataract.
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