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Angle closure caused by multiple, bilateral iridociliary cysts

H Tanihara¹, J Akita, M Honjo

¹Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Sakyo-ku, Japan.

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica

|April 1, 1997

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Multiple, bilateral iridociliary cysts can cause significant peripheral anterior synechiae, leading to iris elevation and atrophy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing iridociliary cysts as a cause of anterior segment complications.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Imaging

Background:

Peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) can lead to secondary glaucoma.
Iridociliary cysts are uncommon and their impact on anterior segment structures requires further investigation.

Observation:

A case presenting with high, broad, peripheral anterior synechiae is described.
The synechiae extended beyond Schwalbe's line to the corneal endothelium.
Iris atrophy was noted in the vicinity of multiple, bilateral iridociliary cysts.

Findings:

Ultrasound biomicroscopy revealed that multiple, bilateral iridociliary cysts elevated the iris structure.
The cysts were identified as the causative factor for the extensive PAS.

Implications:

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This case expands the differential diagnosis for peripheral anterior synechiae.

Understanding the structural impact of iridociliary cysts is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Further research into iridociliary cyst pathogenesis and treatment is warranted.