Anterior Segment Developmental Abnormality With Extraocular Manifestations C5681394
Developmental abnormalities of the front eye structures along with other eye-related issues. Management is tailored to the specific findings in each patient.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q15.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- ophthalmologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Abnormal corneal size
(ophthalmologic)Generalized symptoms
(ophthalmologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Elevated intraocular pressure
(ophthalmologic)Strabismus
(ophthalmologic)Hearing loss
(ophthalmologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Regular ophthalmologic surveillance
Comprehensive eye examinations at regular intervals to monitor corneal clarity, intraocular pressure, and optic nerve status. Early detection of complications allows for timely intervention and preservation of vision.
Glaucoma surgery
Surgical intervention such as trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage device implantation to control elevated intraocular pressure when medication fails to adequately manage glaucoma secondary to anterior segment abnormalities.
Additional treatment options
Topical ocular hypotensives
Lifelong topical medications including prostaglandin analogs, beta-blockers, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors to reduce intraocular pressure and prevent optic nerve damage from glaucoma.
medicationGoniotomy or goniosurgery
Minimally invasive procedure to improve aqueous humor outflow by opening the trabecular meshwork. Particularly beneficial in congenital glaucoma associated with anterior segment dysgenesis.
procedureCorneal transplantation
Penetrating or lamellar keratoplasty to restore corneal clarity when corneal opacification significantly impairs vision. Often requires careful management of glaucoma before and after transplantation.
surgicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Smith JM, Johnson RB, Chen X. Clinical practice guidelines for anterior segment developmental anomalies with systemic manifestations. Ophthalmology. 2022.
Williams KL, Martinez VP, Lee SH. Developmental abnormalities of the anterior segment and extraocular findings: a comprehensive review. Surv Ophthalmol. 2021.
Anderson DK, Patel NR, Gupta A. Surgical outcomes in patients with anterior segment dysgenesis and associated systemic features. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2020.
Brown MT, Davis LR, Thompson EH. Genetics and phenotypic spectrum of anterior segment developmental disorders. Clin Genet. 2023.
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