[Spontaneous bilateral posterior capsule rupture in child--case report]

Klin Oczna. 2007;109(7-9):337-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Isolated posterior capsule rupture without penetrating injury has rarely been reported. Posterior capsule tears can be preexisting, spontaneous or intrasurgical. Authors report a case of progressing bilateral cataract in 3 months old boy, caused by posterior capsule rupture. Rapidly developing cataract with intumescent lens material in vitreous cavity required surgical procedure: pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy in both eyes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cataract / etiology*
  • Cataract Extraction / methods
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / pathology
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery*
  • Lens Subluxation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lens Subluxation / surgery
  • Male
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / diagnosis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitreous Body / diagnostic imaging*