Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences

Anterior Subtenon Cyst Formation after Triamcinolone Injection during Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation: A Case Report by Farhad Najafzadeh in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences Abstract Purpose: To report, for the first time, the development of anterior subtenon cysts following the injection of triamcinolone during AGV implantation. Methods: This is a retrospective case report. Results: We reviewed the clinical data of three patients who developed anterior subtenon cyst after AGV implantation with a triamcinolone injection. The duration between AGV implantation and subtenon cyct formation 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. In all three patients, the cyst gradually decreased in size during 2 to 11 months after several needling sessions. Conclusion: It is important to note that although intraoperative triamcinolone can be an effective method to improve AGV outcome but it can cause subtenon cyst formation. We can prevent the occurrence of sig...