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    Yonsei Med J. 2001 Feb;42(1):134-136. English.
    Published online Apr 03, 2009.
    https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2001.42.1.134
    Copyright © 2001 The Yonsei University College of Medicine
    Case Report

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

    Young Se Kwon,1 Yon Ho Choe,1 and Hee Seung Chin2
      • 1Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Inchon, Korea.
      • 2Department of Ophthalmology, Inha University Hospital, Inchon, Korea.
    • Yon-Ho Choe, M.D. Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, 7-206, 3-Ga, Shinheung-Dong, Jung-Gu, Inchon 400-103, Korea. Tel: 82-32-890-3658, Fax: 82-32-890-2844, Email: yhchoe@inha.ac.kr
    Received May 19, 2000; Accepted September 06, 2000.

    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 α 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.

    Keywords
    Chronic hepatitis B; interferon alpha; glaucoma

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    MeSH Terms
    Adolescence
    Case Report
    Glaucoma/chemically induced*
    Hepatitis B, Chronic/drug therapy*
    Human
    Interferon-alpha/adverse effects*
    Male
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