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Teaching Case: Adult Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous on Imaging

Eurorad (ESR teaching cases)Nov 19

Eurorad teaching case presents imaging findings of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV) in an adult, a rare congenital eye anomaly usually diagnosed in childhood. Learn the classic features.

  • Eurorad educational case report, no formal study design.
  • Demonstrates key imaging characteristics of PHPV on CT/MRI, including a retrolental mass, microphthalmia, and a persistent hyaloid artery.
  • Relevant for radiology trainees; PHPV is a classic board-examination topic.

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