Ultrasound biomicroscopy in Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma using ultrasound biomicroscopy.


METHODS
Case report. Clinical examination combined with ultrasound biomicroscopy was performed in a patient with Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma.


RESULTS
In the patient's left eye, which had Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma, a 360-degree supraciliary effusion, dilated superficial and intrascleral vessels, and an open angle were detected by ultrasound biomicroscopy.


CONCLUSIONS
The presence of dilated intrascleral vessels and supraciliary fluid support the hypothesis of increased episcleral venous pressure as the cause of elevated intraocular pressure in this syndrome.
Kranemann
C F
CF
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Pavlin
C J
CJ
Trope
G E
GE
D000293:Adolescent; D000869:Anterior Eye Segment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D012590:Sclera / Q000098:blood supply; D013341:Sturge-Weber Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014690:Venous Pressure