Posterior scleritis presenting as unilateral secondary angle-closure glaucoma

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2004 Sep;52(3):241-4.

Abstract

The following is a case report of a 19-year-old male who presented with unilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma. Posterior scleritis was diagnosed based on clinical features and ultrasound B-scan. The acute angle closure attack and exudative retinal detachment completely resolved with use of oral corticosteroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / diagnosis
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Scleritis / complications*
  • Scleritis / diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography