Anterior lens capsule rupture following minor blunt trauma with a past history of minimal change glomerulopathy

Authors

  • Stephen V Lau V Lau University of Sheffield Medical School, Sheffield, UK, S10 2RX
  • Prerana Kansakar Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Gaushala, Kathmandu
  • Ben Limbu Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Gaushala, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v6i2.11714

Abstract

Introduction: Few cases have been reported describing anterior lens capsule ruptures secondary to blunt trauma.

Case: We present an unusual case of anterior lens capsule ruptures following minor trauma from a human elbow with a two-year history of minimal-change glomerulopathy in a 17-year-old male. In addition to having bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts, he developed an anterior subcapsular cataract underlying the anterior lens rupture in the right eye. He was managed conservatively.  

Observations: The current case differs from those of the existing literature in terms of the characteristics of the physical insult and the eye on presentation. We suggest there could be a predisposing anterior capsule weakness secondary to the minimal-change glomerulopathy or the associated drug therapy, but there needs to be more evidence to confirm or refute our claim.  

Conclusions: Anterior lens capsule may rupture following minor trauma on a background of minimal-change glomerulopathy.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v6i2.11714

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2014; 6 (12): 230-233

 

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Published

2014-12-13

How to Cite

Lau, S. V. L. V., Kansakar, P., & Limbu, B. (2014). Anterior lens capsule rupture following minor blunt trauma with a past history of minimal change glomerulopathy. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 6(2), 230–233. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v6i2.11714

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2014)

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Case Reports

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