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Persistent Pupillary Membrane: A Case Report

Saranya R and Srikanth Ramasubramaniam .

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Persistent pupillary membrane is a remnant of tunica vasculosa lentis which is the source of nutrition to the developing lens. This persist as strands of tissue across the pupil. This is a case report of a 6 year old boy with persistent pupillary membrane.

 


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