Triangular congenital cataract morphology associated with prenatal methamphetamine exposure.

Full Abstract

Bilateral congenital cataracts are often characterized by morphology, etiology, and related conditions. We report a case of unique congenital cataracts with triangular morphology and associated prenatal methamphetamine exposure. Although this association is likely coincidental, the cataract's morphology in light of the specific timing of prenatal drug use deserves reporting.

Author information

Author/s: Clarke, Michael E (ME); Schloff, Susan (S); Bothun, Erick D (ED);

Affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-5501, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus / American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (J AAPOS), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 13 (issue 4) : pp 408-9

Dates: Created 2009/08/17; Completed 2009/11/02;

PMID: 19464935, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/2/2009, IMS Date: )

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