Cyclopia

Authors

• Fahri Yilmaz, Dicle Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi, Patoloji ABD, 21280 Diyarbakir, Turkey. Tel. +90 (412) 2488001 Ext. 4281. Fax. +90 (412) 2488440. E-mail: fyilmaz{at}dicle.edu.tr
• Nihal Kilinc, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Abstract

True cyclopia is a rare anomaly in which the organogenetic development of the 2 separate eyes is suppressed. We report a fetus with an association of cyclopia with other anomalies. The possible mechanism of the histogenesis is discussed, together with a review of the relevant literature.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

298

Last Page

300

Recommended Citation

Yilmaz, Fahri and Kilinc, Nihal (2003) "Cyclopia," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 3, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1997