Bilateral Sturge-Weber syndrome and glaucoma controlled with ahmed valve implant
Rev. bras. oftalmol
; 74(1): 37-39, Jan-Feb/2015. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a rare neuro-oculocutaneous disorder. The authors describe the case of a 13 years old boy, presented with bilateral Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma. Surgical treatment with Ahmed valve implantation in both eyes was carried out achieving lower levels of intraocular pressure.
RESUMO
A síndrome de Sturge-Weber trata-se de uma doença neuro-óculocutânea rara. Os autores relatam o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, de 13 anos de idade, que se apresentou com Síndrome de Sturge-Weber bilateral e glaucoma. Foi realizado o tratamento cirúrgico com implante de válvula de Ahmed em ambos os olhos e alcançado a redução da pressão intraocular bilateral.
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Goal 9: Noncommunicable diseases and mental health
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Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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Glaucoma
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Port-Wine Stain
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Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. oftalmol
Journal subject:
Ophthalmology
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado/BR
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Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR