Publications by authors named "Maram Ea Abdalla-Elsayed"
Article Synopsis
- Secondary childhood glaucomas involve a diverse range of conditions linked to other eye or health issues, making them different from primary types.
- Surgical treatment for these glaucomas is more complex, often requiring multiple procedures and adjustments.
- The text outlines how secondary childhood glaucomas are classified, their clinical characteristics, and management approaches, highlighting recent advancements in treatment.
Novel ocular observations in a child with Joubert syndrome type 6 due to pathogenic variant in gene.
Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A 4-year-old boy was diagnosed with Joubert syndrome type 6, showing unusual eye features like right microphthalmia and left eye nystagmus.
- The diagnosis was confirmed through whole exome sequencing, which identified a specific genetic variant causing the condition.
- This case highlights rare ocular symptoms associated with Joubert syndrome, enhancing understanding of its complex effects on vision and the nervous system.*
Purpose: To report the surgical success and response to treatment for children undergoing cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) for refractory pediatric glaucoma.
Methods: The medical records of children with a diagnosis of glaucoma who underwent a first CPC between May 2000 and May 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. The cumulative probability of success was assessed.
Purpose: Heterozygous mutations in have been associated with a range of ocular and pituitary abnormalities. We report a novel heterozygous deletion in underlying early-onset retinal dystrophy with atypical maculopathy.
Methods: Clinical examination included electroretinography and multimodal retinal imaging.