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Abstract #15932 Published in IGR 2-3
Acute retinal necrosis presenting with uveitis and secondary angle closure glaucoma
Geh VSY; Chopdar A; O'Sullivan FCME Journal Ophthalmology 2000; 4: 51-52
Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rare but potentially devastating condition thought to be caused by the herpes viruses. It usually occurs in otherwise healthy individuals and is characterised by vitritis, retinal vasculitis and necrotising retinitis. Although uveitis and secondary raised intraocular pressure is common, secondary acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG) has not been previously described in association with ARN. The authors present a case of ARN that presented with symptoms and signs masquerading as an attack of primary angle closure glaucoma. This report highlights the importance of considering secondary causes of angle closure in atypical cases of AACG.
Dr. V.S.Y. Geh, Department of Ophthalmology, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, UK
Classification:
9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
