embryology

Bergmeister Papilla

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Bergmeister papilla (histopathology). A, Gross photograph of infant eye showing fingerlike projection of whitish tissue (arrow) from the surface of the optic nerve head. B, Low-magnification photomicrograph of part A showing fibroglial tissue (arrow) projecting into the vitreous cavity from the optic nerve head. C, High-magnification photomicrograph of Bergmeister papilla demonstrating loose fibrous connective tissue with small capillary (arrow), surrounded by a thin layer of fibrous astrocyte-like cells (arrowhead).

Image credit: Courtesy of Robert H. Rosa, Jr., M.D. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Used with permission for educational purposes.

Bergmeister Papilla

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Bergmeister papilla.

Image credit: Courtesy of Kathleen Digre, M.D. Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 2012. Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library. Available online. Used for educational purposes.