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Glaucoma in Ectropion Uveae Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
- Source :
- Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, Vol 14, Pp 1-6 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Knowledge E, 2019.
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Abstract
- Purpose: To report a case of advanced childhood glaucoma secondary to congenital ectropion uveae (CEU). Case Report: The patient was a seven-year-old boy with unilateral glaucoma secondary to CEU and facial asymmetry, mild unilateral ptosis, and proptosis in the left eye. The intraocular pressure (IOP) was 28 mmHg and cup-to-disc ratio was 0.8 in the left eye. After starting glaucoma medication, IOP decreased to 21 mmHg. In view of the uncontrolled IOP with medication and high cup-to-disc ratio and increased axial length of the left eye, mitomycin-C (MMC)-augmented trabeculectomy was planned. Despite sub-tenon MMC injection and bleb needling, the bleb failed after six months, and we had to perform a shunt procedure to control the IOP. Conclusion: Although CEU is rare, ophthalmologists should be familiar with this syndrome because of the high frequency of glaucoma and its challenging management during childhood.
- Subjects :
- Ophthalmology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2008322X
- Volume :
- 14
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2acf5f5fd7744e5d9c4208f9bb032a07
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18502/jovr.v14i3.4793