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Abstract #23467 Published in IGR 11-2

Congenital iris ectropion associated with juvenile glaucoma

Monaco G; Franceschin S; Cacioppo V; Simonetta S; Ratiglia R
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus 2009; 46: 35-37


Congenital iris ectropion is an uncommon malformation and no reports exist about the use of modern technologies in this pathology. The authors describe a case of unilateral and isolated congenital iris ectropion associated with juvenile glaucoma in a healthy and completely asymptomatic 6-year-old girl with an unusual form of anisocoria. Optical coherence tomography and confocal scanning laser tomography showed a progressive glaucomatous neuropathy. A trabeculectomy without antimetabolites was performed and intraocular pressure normalized without other medications during a follow-up of 2 years. The authors assert the utility of various diagnostic technologies to recognize congenital iris ectropion early to prevent blindness in young patients and improve their prognosis.

G. Monaco. Ophthalmology Unit, Ospedale San Giuseppe - Fatebenefratelli, Via San Vittore 12, Milano, Italy.


Classification:

9.1.2 Juvenile glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.1 Developmental glaucomas)
9.4.3.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.3 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the iris and ciliary body)



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