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Anterior megalophthalmos with pigmentary glaucoma

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Abstract

Purpose

To describe the ocular findings and clinical characteristics of two sisters having anterior megalophthalmos with megalocornea and pigmentary glaucoma.

Material and methods

A complete ophthalmological examination was performed.

Results

Megalocornea and transillumination defects of the irides were observed associated with deep anterior chambers in both cases. In these cases, a diagnosis of anterior megalophthalmos with pigmentary glaucoma was made.

Conclusion

Anterior megalophthalmos is a rare hereditary condition. The ophthalmologist should be made aware of the many ocular findings that may be associated with megalophthalmos.

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  1. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

    M. Erol Turaçlı & Oya Tekeli

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Turaçlı, M.E., Tekeli, O. Anterior megalophthalmos with pigmentary glaucoma. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmo 243, 1066–1068 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-005-1157-2

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