A unique case of glaucoma associated with heterotopic bone formation in the anterior chamber angle.

Authors :: Bonatti R
He B
Pasternak S
Eadie BD
Source :: American journal of ophthalmology case reports [Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep] 2023 Nov 10; Vol. 32, pp. 101959. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 10 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Purpose: To describe a unique case of unilateral open angle glaucoma secondary to heterotopic bone formation in the anterior chamber angle.<br />Observations: A 57 year-old male with an unremarkable history presented with right eye pain. Anterior segment examination demonstrated a solid, white deposit overlying the trabecular meshwork and peripheral iris associated with an intraocular pressure of 44 mmHg. The left eye examination was unremarkable. Biopsy of the material surprisingly showed heterotopic bone. Removal of the material and medical treatment were unable to adequately control the intraocular pressure and a trabeculectomy was successfully performed.<br />Conclusions and Importance: This case demonstrates a unique cause of secondary open angle glaucoma: heterotopic bone formation in the anterior chamber angle.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.<br /> (Crown Copyright © 2023 Published by Elsevier Inc.)

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