Optic nerve compression in infantile malignant autosomal recessive osteopetrosis.
Journal Article
A 6-month-old infant was diagnosed with infantile malignant autosomal recessive osteopetrosis. An ophthalmologic examination revealed optic nerve pallor and computed tomography of the brain showed narrowing of the orbital fissure. Unrelated umbilical cord blood transplantation was performed. Four months later, the infant died of respiratory complications.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cummings, TJ; Proia, AD
Published Date
- July 1, 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 41 / 4
Start / End Page
- 241 - 244
PubMed ID
- 15305537
Pubmed Central ID
- 15305537
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0191-3913
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States