Abstract
PurposeTo report a case of advanced childhood glaucoma secondary to congenital ectropion uveae (CEU).Case ReportThe patient was a seven-year-old boy with unilateral glaucoma secondary to CEU and facial asymmetry, mild unilateral ptosis, and proptosis in the left eye. The intraocular pressure (IOP) was 28 mmHg and cup-to-disc ratio was 0.8 in the left eye. After starting glaucoma medication, IOP decreased to 21 mmHg. In view of the uncontrolled IOP with medication and high cup-to-disc ratio and increased axial length of the left eye, mitomycin-C (MMC)-augmented trabeculectomy was planned. Despite sub-tenon MMC injection and bleb needling, the bleb failed after six months, and we had to perform a shunt procedure to control the IOP.ConclusionAlthough CEU is rare, ophthalmologists should be familiar with this syndrome because of the high frequency of glaucoma and its challenging management during childhood.
Highlights
Ectropion uveae (EU) is defined as the presence of iris pigment epithelium on the anterior surface of the iris
We report a case of glaucoma secondary to EU and its management, along with a literature review
Ectropion uveae is characterized by the presence of iris pigmented epithelium on the anterior surface of the iris
Summary
Ectropion uveae (EU) is defined as the presence of iris pigment epithelium on the anterior surface of the iris. EU is usually acquired, it may occur as an isolated congenital anomaly or in association with systemic diseases such as neurofibromatosis
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