Cyclopia
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Cyclopia, named after the mythical one-eyed creature from Greek mythology, the Cyclops, is a rare and complex form of a congenital disorder characterized by the failure of the embryonic prosencephalon to properly divide the orbits of the eye into two cavities.
Embryology and Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]
During normal embryonic development, the prosencephalon, or forebrain, divides to form two optic vesicles, leading to the development of two separate eyes. In cyclopia, this division process fails to occur, resulting in the formation of a single, central eye.[1]
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
The clinical presentation of cyclopia is marked by a single eye located where the nose should be and is usually associated with a spectrum of facial and brain anomalies. This includes a missing or a non-functional nose, an abnormally developed brain, and a very small mouth (proboscis). However, the phenotypic severity varies greatly, with the most severe forms incompatible with life.[2]
Etiology[edit | edit source]
Cyclopia can be associated with the ingestion of certain substances during pregnancy, such as ethanol and quinacrine, an antimalarial drug. It is also associated with certain genetic conditions, including Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) and Holoprosencephaly, the most common structural malformation of the brain that involves incomplete forebrain division.[3]
Diagnosis and Management[edit | edit source]
The diagnosis of cyclopia is usually made with prenatal ultrasound, followed by MRI or CT for further evaluation. Management is supportive due to the severe associated anomalies and poor prognosis.
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