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Retained iron intraocular foreign body with late onset siderotic glaucoma: a clinical challenge.

Retained iron intraocular foreign body with late onset siderotic glaucoma: a clinical challenge.

Authors :
Gawas L
Sahoo N
Padhi TR
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2021 Apr 15; Vol. 14 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 15.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Siderotic glaucoma is a rare and challenging clinical scenario caused by a retained iron intraocular foreign body (IOFB), which results in irreversible vision loss. Presented here is a case of secondary open-angle glaucoma in a 36-year-old man that was refractory to maximal medical therapy. A meticulous history and careful clinical examination revealed that he had a penetrating trauma 15 years ago, a self-sealed corneal entry wound, open angles, a retained encapsulated metallic IOFB and siderosis bulbi. Removal of the foreign body not only controlled intraocular pressure, but also improved vision.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
14
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33858890
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-240600