Paediatric Ophthalmology: Case eleven
 


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This eleven month old baby girl was referred by the paediatrician for an ophthalmic examination because of this skin appearance (figure 1 and figure 2). Histology of the lesion showed giant cells.

a. What is the diagnosis?

b. What ophthalmic sign(s) would you be looking for?

c. What complication can occur if there were ocular involvement?

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