Open AccessA case of progressive hemifacial atrophy with uveitis and retinal vasculitis
Author(s) -
Ong Keith,
Billson F. A.,
Pathirana D. S. J.,
CliftonBligh P.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-1606
pISSN - 0814-9763
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1991.tb00675.x
Subject(s) - medicine , retinal vasculitis , atrophy , vasculitis , hemifacial spasm , pathology , dermatology , disease , facial nerve
Parry Romberg syndrome is a rare disorder characterised by progressive hemifacial atrophy that is usually unilateral, involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and subsequently the muscle, cartilage and bone. Previous cases with various ocular manifestations have been reported. A case of Parry Romberg syndrome with retinal vasculitis is reported.