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Abstract #27401 Published in IGR 12-4
Uveal effusion associated with campylobacter jejuni infection presenting as bilateral angle closure glaucoma
Mukherji S; Ramanathan S; Tarin SJournal of Glaucoma 2010;
INTRODUCTION: We present a case in which a gastrointestinal infection with Campylobacter jejuni presented as acute angle closure glaucoma secondary to the uveal effusion syndrome. METHOD: A 58-year-old white man presented with acute angle closure and raised pressure in both the eyes along with diarrhea. Ultrasound B-scans showed choroidal effusion. Stool culture grew C. jejuni. RESULTS: A 3-week treatment with topical steroids and antiglaucoma medication resolved the condition. He was also treated with oral antibiotics. CONCLUSION: C. jejuni has not been isolated earlier in a case of uveal effusion presenting as secondary angle closure glaucoma. In this respect our case is unique.
S. Mukherji.
Classification:
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
9.4.11.1 Ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
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)