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Rare Case Of Primary Congenital Glaucoma With Hypoplasia Corpus Callosum
Prastiya Indra Gunawan1, Evelyn Komaratih2, 2
1Division of Neurology, Department of Paediatrics.
Insights
Primary congenital glaucoma, a rare condition causing high eye pressure in infants, can be associated with corpus callosum malformations. Early detection and treatment are crucial for preserving vision, as severe cases have poor surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a rare condition characterized by elevated intraocular pressure within the first three years of life.
- Limited research exists on the association between PCG and malformations of the corpus callosum.
- Corpus callosum hypoplasia is a neurological condition involving underdevelopment of the brain's major connecting structure.
Abstract:
Primary congenital glaucoma is a rare disease that causes elevated intraocular pressure within the first three years of life. Few studies have explored the association of primary congenital glaucoma with malformation of corpus callosum. We report on a six-month-old female presenting with unilateral primary congenital glaucoma associated with hypoplasia of corpus callosum in Indonesian infant. The patient had already undergone trabeculectomy surgery. However, there no obvious improvement following the procedure given the severity of the condition.
Conclusion:
The failure rate of surgery in severe primary congenital glaucoma conditions is still very high, and therapy can usually preserve vision if early identification of mild or moderate form is made.
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