Complications of a congenital iris cyst in a newborn.

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At the time this article was written, Catherine Nelson was a student in the PA program at Marietta (Ohio) College. She now is a hospitalist PA at Genesis Healthcare System in Zanesville, Ohio. Bradley Pierce is an associate professor in the PA program at Marietta College and practices in the Department of Medical Oncology at Memorial Health System in Belpre, Ohio. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Published: August 2021

Congenital iris cysts are a rare condition in infants that can lead to multiple complications. This report describes an infant born with an iris cyst who developed complications including secondary glaucoma, cataracts, and visual impairment, requiring management with multiple surgical interventions and medications.

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