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Abstract #5378 Published in IGR 1-2
Oclusion de la vena central de la retina como factor causal del glaucoma maligno. Reporte de un caso (Central retinal vein occlusion as a risk factor for malignant glaucoma)
Prado-Serrano A; Messina-Bass OMRevista Mexicana de Oftalmologia 1998; 72: 226-228
Malignant glaucoma (ciliary block) was initially reported as developing after surgery for glaucoma. Subsequently, associations with trauma, inflammation and the use of miotic agents as well as spontaneous occurrence have been noted. Misdirected aqueous fluid causes forward movement of the lens/iris diaphragm, shallowing the central and peripheral anterior chamber rising the intraocular pressure. We report a case of this type of glaucoma developed in one patient with primary open angle glaucoma with preexisting central retinal vein occlusion following trabeculectomy. Although the relationship may be coincidental, we concluded that central retinal vein occlusion may be a risk factor for the development of malignant glaucoma following filtering surgery.LA: Spanish
A. Prado-Serrano, Servicio de Oftalmologia, Hospital General de Mexico, Mexico; Mexico
Classification:
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)
