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Arch Ophthalmol. 2001;119:1071-1074.

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Proboscis lateralis describes a rudimentary nasal structure or appendage that is located off-center from the vertical midline of the face. Proboscis lateralis is a rare craniofacial malformation frequently associated with abnormalities of the eyes and/or ocular adnexa. We report a case with ipsilateral colobomatous microphthalmia and choanal atresia.

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A 3.5-kg black male infant was born at 40 weeks' gestation by uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery with Apgar scores of 8 and 9 at 1 and 5 minutes. At birth, the patient was noted to have a 2.5 x 1.1-cm trunk-like appendage (Figure 1) arising from his left medial canthus with a clear mucoid discharge draining from an orifice at its distal end. Also noted were left microphthalmos, left choanal atresia, and a mildly hypoplastic left nasal ala. Prenatal history was negative for consanguinity, exposure to alcohol, ionizing radiation, prescription medications, or recreational drugs. The patient's mother denied any family . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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