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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 19, No. 1, 2014, pp. 55-59
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Bioline Code: js14009
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2014, pp. 55-59
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Malignant Glaucoma: Report of a Presumed Bilateral Spontaneous Case.
Adekoya, B.J.; Balogun, M.M.; Balogun, B.G. & Egagifo, O.
Abstract
Background: Malignant glaucoma is an ocular emergency and may lead to blindness if not
promptly recognized and treated effectively. It is usually reported after trabeculectomy, and
spontaneous or bilateral cases are not common in the literature.
Case report: This article reports the case of a Nigerian woman who developed spontaneous
bilateral malignant glaucoma with resultant visual impairment. A literature review on the subject is
also undertaken. Possible etiology and management challenges of the case are also discussed.
Conclusion: This study is aimed at drawing attention to this potentially blinding eye disease, and
ultimately improves knowledge on its diagnosis and management, to reduce the visual morbidity.
Keywords
Malignant glaucoma; closed angle glaucoma; blindness; visual impairment; aqueous misdirection; virectomy
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