Etiopathogenesis and treatment of glaucoma in Sturge-Weber syndrome

The theories that attempt to explain etiopathogenesis of glaucoma in Sturge-Weber syndrome are presented. The assumptions for treatment of this kind of glaucoma have been explained on the grounds of literature and 2 observed cases (one with bilateral location). The best results are obtained with pha...

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Published inKlinika oczna Vol. 95; no. 3-4; p. 122
Main Authors Bernardczyk-Meller, J, Pecold, K
Format Journal Article
LanguagePolish
Published Poland 01.03.1993
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Female
Glaucoma - etiology
Glaucoma - therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Sturge-Weber Syndrome - complications
Sturge-Weber Syndrome - diagnosis
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Summary:The theories that attempt to explain etiopathogenesis of glaucoma in Sturge-Weber syndrome are presented. The assumptions for treatment of this kind of glaucoma have been explained on the grounds of literature and 2 observed cases (one with bilateral location). The best results are obtained with pharmacological treatment. Surgical procedures may result in many intraoperative and postoperative complications.
ISSN:0023-2157