Urate deposition in the iris and anterior chamber.

Coassin, Marco; Piovanetti, Omar; Stark, Walter J; Green, W Richard · Ophthalmology · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

To report on a patient with clear gelatinoid deposits on the iris and in the anterior chamber (AC). Observational case report. Examination of AC aspirate and iris and conjunctival biopsies by light and transmission electron microscopy. Clinical and histopathological findings. Analysis of the aqueous humor and iris ultrastructure disclosed the presence of urate deposits. Urate deposition in the iris and anterior chamber rarely occurs.

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