J Glaucoma
J GlaucomaSeptember 2019Case Reports

Electron Microscopic Evidence of Photoreceptor Outer-segments in the Trabecular Meshwork in a Case of Schwartz-Matsuo Syndrome.

Angle & Aqueous Outflow

Summary

Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome is associated with the presence of photoreceptor outer segments in the TM.

Abstract

PURPOSE

To describe a case of photoreceptor outer segment glaucoma (Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome) with electron microscopic evidence of photoreceptor outer segments in the trabecular meshwork (TM).

DESIGN

This is a clinicopathologic case report.

PARTICIPANT

A 48-year-old Filipino man.

METHODS

Specimens of aqueous humor and TM in a clinical case of Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome were examined by electron microscopy.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

Electron photomicroscopy.

RESULTS

Electron microscopy showed evidence of retinal photoreceptor outer-segments in both an aqueous humor and a TM specimen.

CONCLUSION

Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome is associated with the presence of photoreceptor outer segments in the TM.

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