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Abstract #24297 Published in IGR 11-3
Sudden visual loss in a 7-year old patient
Brandner M; Lindner S; Langmann AOphthalmologe 2009; 106: 252-255
A 7-year-old boy presented to us with a sudden bilateral decrease in visual acuity. At the age of 4 months bilateral congenital glaucoma had been diagnosed and trabeculotomy performed. Eye pressure and fundus were monitored regularly. Both magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography revealed a giant supraclinoid aneurysm originating in the right internal carotid artery. After comprehensive examinations endovascular balloon occlusion of the internal carotid artery was performed in conjunction with extracranial-intracranial bypass to augment the insufficient circulation.
Dr. M. Brandner, Ambulanz fur Schielen, Kinderophthalmologie und Rehabilitation Sehbehinderter, Augenklinik der Medizinischen, Universitat Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 4, 8036 Graz, Austria. brandner.martina@gmx.at
Classification:
9.1.1 Congenital glaucoma, Buphthalmos (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.1 Developmental glaucomas)
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
