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Abstract #25726 Published in IGR 12-2

Intravitreal cysticercosis presenting as neovascular glaucoma

Ratra D; Phogat C; Singh M; Choudhari NS
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2010; 58: 70-73


We report two cases of intraocular cysticercosis which showed a peculiar presentation of neovascular glaucoma which is hitherto unreported. Two young adults presented with symptoms of raised intraocular pressure due to neovascular glaucoma. On dilated fundus examination both were found to have dead intravitreal cysticercosis. The cysts were removed by a three-port vitrectomy and intracameral injection of bevacizumab was given to help in the regression of rubeosis. Trabeculectomy had to be combined in one case. The intraocular pressure returned to normal. No recurrence of rubeosis was seen even after one year.

D. Ratra. Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Department of Glaucoma, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Road, Chennai-600 006, Tamil Nadu, India. dhanashreeratra@hotmail.com


Classification:

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)
9.4.5.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.5 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, choroid and vitreous)



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