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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.
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BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2021 Apr 15; Vol. 14 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 15. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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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