Foveal hypoplasia in complete oculocutaneous albinism. A histopathologic study

Retina. 1992;12(3):254-60. doi: 10.1097/00006982-199212030-00011.

Abstract

Histopathologic and ultrastructural findings in an eye from a patient with complete oculocutaneous albinism are reported. Examination revealed posterior embryotoxon, high myopia, no foveal differentiation, and absence of melanin pigment in all ocular structures. A few nonmembrane-bound electron-dense granules of lipofuscin were present in the iris and retinal pigment epithelial cells.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Albinism, Oculocutaneous / pathology*
  • Female
  • Fovea Centralis / abnormalities*
  • Fovea Centralis / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Pigment Epithelium of Eye / ultrastructure
  • Retina / ultrastructure
  • Uvea / ultrastructure