Transpupillary argon laser photocoagulation and Nd:YAG laser cystotomy for peripheral iris pigment epithelium cyst.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 142(4): 691-3, 2006 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report the use of a combination of transpupillary argon laser photocoagulation and NdYAG laser cystotomy in the treatment of peripheral iris pigment epithelium (IPE) cyst.DESIGN:
Case report.METHODS:
A 23-year-old man presented with a one-month history of blurred vision and pain in the right eye. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy and gonioscopy revealed, in the iridociliary sulcus, a large clear IPE cyst, which was demonstrated by ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). A combination of transpupillary photocoagulation to devitalize the epithelial lining and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (NdYAG) laser cystotomy to drain the cyst was engaged.RESULTS:
Laser treatment resulted in vanishing of the cyst and disappearance of the subject symptoms. Two months postoperatively, no evidence existed of the iris pigment cyst regrowth.CONCLUSIONS:
The minimal invasiveness of the combination of transpupillary laser photocoagulation and cystotomy yielded a favorable result. This procedure may be an alternative to conservative regimen if IPE cyst is clearly defined and readily seen.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Epitélio Pigmentado Ocular
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Fotocoagulação a Laser
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Cistos
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Doenças da Íris
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article