Misdiagnosis of iridocyclitis.
Flare cells, and hypotony do not always signify uveitis, but may also be presenting symptoms of a retinal detachment. Unexpected, unusually good intraocular pressure control in a difficult case of glaucoma is less often a cause for rejoicing and more often a result of a retinal detachment.
Mauger
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Department of Ophthalmology, Ohio State University, Columbus.
Benes
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Havener
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000175:diagnosis*