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Iris cavernous hemangioma in a patient with recurrent hyphema
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UIC Eye Center, University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine 60612.
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Recurrent hyphema in the eye can be caused by iris cavernous hemangioma, a rare vascular lesion. Surgical removal of this benign tumor led to successful resolution of symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Recurrent hyphema presents a diagnostic challenge in ophthalmology.
- Iris vascular lesions are uncommon causes of spontaneous hyphema.
Observation:
- A 41-year-old woman presented with recurrent spontaneous hyphema and an enlarging iris vascular lesion.
- No other ocular or cutaneous vascular malformations were detected.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed the iris lesion as a cavernous hemangioma.
- The patient underwent successful sector iridectomy with no recurrence of hyphema.
- Intraocular pressure remained normal post-operatively.
Implications:
- Iris cavernous hemangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent hyphema.
- Surgical excision is an effective treatment for symptomatic iris cavernous hemangioma.
- This case highlights the importance of thorough histopathological examination for iris lesions.