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Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing
Published on: May 5, 2022
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Giant iris cyst with corneal perforation.
Yong Yao1, Mingzhi Zhang, Vishal Jhanji
1*MD Joint International Eye Center of ShanTou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, ShanTou, China (all authors); and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (VJ).
Summary
A rare giant iris stromal cyst caused corneal perforation in a woman. Surgical aspiration resolved the cyst, improving vision and preventing recurrence, highlighting the need for awareness of such conditions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
Background:
- Giant iris cysts are uncommon ocular pathologies.
- Corneal perforation is a rare but serious complication.
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