Ultrasound biomicroscopy in Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma

Am J Ophthalmol. 1998 Jan;125(1):119-21. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(99)80253-0.

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma using ultrasound biomicroscopy.

Method: Case report. Clinical examination combined with ultrasound biomicroscopy was performed in a patient with Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma.

Results: In the patient's left eye, which had Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma, a 360-degree supraciliary effusion, dilated superficial and intrascleral vessels, and an open angle were detected by ultrasound biomicroscopy.

Conclusion: The presence of dilated intrascleral vessels and supraciliary fluid support the hypothesis of increased episcleral venous pressure as the cause of elevated intraocular pressure in this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anterior Eye Segment / diagnostic imaging*
  • Anterior Eye Segment / pathology
  • Female
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / complications
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Sclera / blood supply
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / complications
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Venous Pressure