retinal dysplasia

retinal dysplasia
1. a general term for a congenital defect resulting from the abnormal growth and differentiation of a retina that fails to develop into functioning tissue and forms tubular, acinic rosettes. Further ocular defects, e.g. microphthalmos, may be present; syndromic abnormalities may accompany retinal changes. 2. amaurosis congenita. 3. a synonym for, or a conspicuous feature of, Krause syndrome and Patau syndrome.

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