[Adrenomelanic deposits (after long term use of levoepinephrine) (author's transl)].
A patient treated for open angle glaucoma during six years with levoepinephrine with conjuctival melanin deposits is presented. The histopathologic study shows that the deposits are in cystic cavities, presenting characteristic tinetorial qualities. The biomicroscopic aspect for an accurate diagnosis is emphasized.
D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008543:Melanins / Q000032:analysis*
D008543:Melanins; D004837:Epinephrine
Dépôts adrénomélaniques dans la conjonctive (résultats de l'administration prolongée de lévoépinéphrine).