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Recurrent intrascleral cyst after strabismus surgery
A M Verbeek1, A A Ramirez, J R Cruysberg
1Institute of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Summary
Recurrent intrascleral cysts after strabismus surgery can be treated effectively. Drainage combined with intrascleral tetracycline injection (30 mg/ml) induced sclerodesis and led to complete recovery in a pediatric case.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Intrascleral epithelial inclusion cysts are rare, typically small, and anteriorly located after ocular trauma or surgery.
- Posteriorly located, large intrascleral cysts are uncommon complications following strabismus surgery.