Surgical management of post-traumatic iris cyst: A case report.

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE

Cysts of the iridociliary complex could be primary or secondary. Small and asymptomatic iris cysts can be monitored, whereas larger cysts require treatment as they can cause severe complications. Treatment modalities can range from minimally invasive techniques to aggressive surgical procedures.

CASE PRESENTATION

We report the case of an 11-year-old child who applied to our department with blurred vision. The anterior segment examination of the right eye revealed an oval, light brown, semi translucid cyst, located in the iris extending to corneal endothelium. The iris cyst was managed surgically. A pigment magma on the anterior surface of the lens was observed and was respected in order not to induce a cataract. Surgical treatment consisted of total removal of the external cyst layer.

CLINICAL DISCUSSION

There are numerous different methods for treating iris cysts. The main goal of treatment is to be as little intrusive as possible. Cysts that are small, stable, and asymptomatic can be observed. To avoid major issues, larger cysts may need to be treated. When less intrusive treatments have failed, surgery is always the final option. In our case, the post-traumatic iris cyst was immediately treated surgically by aspiration followed by excision of its wall, because of the significant visual disturbance, the age of the patient, and the corneal endothelial touch.

CONCLUSION

Surgical intervention remains the last option, especially when less invasive options did not reveal to be successful due to the extensive nature of the lesion.