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Abstract #60306 Published in IGR 16-4

Unilateral angle-closure glaucoma with ciliochoroidal effusion after the consumption of cannabis: a case report

Hanna R; Tiosano B; Dbayat N; Gaton D
Case Reports in Ophthalmology 2014; 5: 439-443


A 35-year-old male patient, diagnosed with acute angle-closure glaucoma, did not improve despite intensive treatment with antiglaucoma medications. Ultrasound biomicroscopy revealed a ciliochoroidal effusion. Due to his past history of drug abuse, a urine test was analyzed and found to be positive for cannabis. After topical cycloplegia and oral steroid therapy, his symptoms improved substantially. The present case highlights the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in evaluating patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma and the role of cannabis abuse in the development of ciliochoroidal effusion.

Department of Ophthalmology, Hillel-Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

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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)



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