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Abstract #15576 Published in IGR 1-3

Myositis associated with a Baerveldt glaucoma implant

Oh KT; Alward WLM; Kardon RH
American Journal of Ophthalmology 1999; 128: 375-376


PURPOSE: To describe a case of myositis in the presence of a Baerveldt glaucoma implant. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: A 41-year-old black woman developed myositis after placement of a Baerveldt glaucoma implant. Echography demonstrated migration of the seton plate against the medial rectus muscle insertion. Myositis resolved after removal of the Baerveldt glaucoma implant. CONCLUSION: The Baerveldt glaucoma implant may have precipitated myositis in this patient.

Dr. K.T. Oh, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, IA; USA


Classification:

12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)



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