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ABSTRACT: Purpose
Surgical intervention is indicated for large primary iris pigment epithelial cysts that significantly affect vision or compromise adjacent structures. Methods described in the literature include laser photocoagulation, needle aspiration, and complete resection.Methods
We describe a novel surgical technique in which a surgical cystotomy is created for a large, symptomatic iris pigment epithelial cyst using microsurgical instruments for a patient in whom needle aspiration was unsuccessful.Results
The patient's visual symptoms had largely resolved within 1 week postoperatively, no complications were encountered, and there was no clinical or sonographic evidence of cyst recurrence after 14 months.Conclusion
Surgical cystotomy with microinstrumentation may be an effective tool for management of primary iris pigment epithelial cysts, especially as an alternative after needle aspiration fails.
SUBMITTER: Denny MR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6422127 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Denny Matthew R MR Seider Michael I MI
Ocular oncology and pathology 20180725 2
<h4>Purpose</h4>Surgical intervention is indicated for large primary iris pigment epithelial cysts that significantly affect vision or compromise adjacent structures. Methods described in the literature include laser photocoagulation, needle aspiration, and complete resection.<h4>Methods</h4>We describe a novel surgical technique in which a surgical cystotomy is created for a large, symptomatic iris pigment epithelial cyst using microsurgical instruments for a patient in whom needle aspiration w ...[more]