Peters plus anomaly in a Cameroonian child: a case report

Abstract

Giles Kagmeni,1,2 Yannick Bilong,2 Cedric Mbogos,2 Lucienne Bella Assumpta2 1University Teaching Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon; 2Eye Department, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon Background: Peters’ anomaly (PA) is a rare form of anterior segment dysgenesis characterized by corneal opacity with varied degree of anterior chamber affection with associated defects in the posterior layers of the cornea. Case presentation: We report the case of a 3-month-old male infant with bilateral corneal opacity since birth who was transferred from the pediatric unit for further ophthalmic care. He was diagnosed with PA with subsequent systemic-associated malformations including craniofacial defects and skeletal defects. He was managed minimally with topical mydriatics and antiglaucomatous drugs. Conclusion: PA is an inevitable cause of blindness in developing countries due to poor infrastructure and limited resources. Keywords: congenital corneal opacity, polydactyly, camptodactyly, clinodactyly 

Keywords

• Congenital cornea opacity
• polydactyly camptodactyly
• clinodactyly