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Buphthalmos development in adult: case report

Buftalmus em adulto: relato de caso

To report a case of extensive globe enlargement due to secondary glaucoma in a young adult suffering from ocular surface disorders related to hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of buphthalmos in the adulthood.

Hydrophthalmos; Ectodermal dysplasia 1, anhidrotic; Dry eye syndromes; Case report; Humans; Male; Adult


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