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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Coats' syndrome: A rare cause of infant leukocoria to keep in mind.

Khadija Laasri, Salma El Houss, Ismail Mohamed Halfi, Najwa Ech-Cherif Kettani, Meryem Fikri, Mohamed Jiddane, Firdaous Taoursa

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Khadija LaasriNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Salma El HoussNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Ismail Mohamed HalfiNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Najwa Ech-Cherif KettaniNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Meryem FikriNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Mohamed JiddaneNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Firdaous TaoursaNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

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Abstract

Leukocoria is an aberration of the eyeball that interferes with normal reflection. It shows up as a white or gray pupillary reflex rather than the bright red or orange pupil of the other eye. Leukocoria can be brought on by a variety of ocular pathologies, with retinoblastoma being the most common. We present the case of a 17-month-old guy who had unilateral leukocoria and whose orbital MRI was ordered on the basis of retinoblastoma suspicion. The results, however, were more suggestive of Coats disease than retinoblastoma. Telangiectasia and exudate, which frequently afflict males' unilateral eyes, are the hallmarks of Coats' illness. Depending on the stage of the disease, there are differences in its severity, course, and outlook. It is crucial to get therapy and a diagnosis for retinal problems as soon as possible. Although uncommon, there are still many people who are not familiar with Coats' disease. This paper aims to describe imaging findings in Coats' disease.

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ChildhoodCoats’ diseaseLeukocoriaMRIUltrasound

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PMCPMC10594555

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