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Development of glaucoma in the course of interferon alpha therapy for chronic hepatitis B

  • Inha University

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Abstract

Previous reported ocular complications of interferon alfa administration are extremely rare. These include oculomotor palsy, corneal allograft rejection, retinal hemorrhage and cotton wool patches. A 15-year-old boy with chronic hepatitis B was treated with interferon alpha for six months, and then developed glaucoma. After the interferon therapy had been discontinued the glaucoma improved. Accordingly, we report a case of glaucoma development during the course of interferon alpha therapy for chronic hepatitis B.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)134-136
Number of pages3
JournalYonsei Medical Journal
Volume42
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Chronic hepatitis B
  • Glaucoma
  • Interferon alpha

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