Bilateral acute depigmentation of the iris: a case report

Bilateral acute depigmentation of the iris (BADI) is a new clinical entity of unknown etiology and is characterized by bilateral, symmetrical, and simultaneous depigmentation of the iris with focal or diffuse stromal atrophy; this condition generally has a good prognosis. We present a case of a 26-y...

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Published in:Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia 2016-04, Vol.79 (2), p.119-120
Main Authors: Fachin, Débora Raquel Rigon Narciso, Prestes, Maria Fernanda de Paula, Cariello, Angelino Julio, Nóbrega, Mário Junqueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Atrophy - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Iris - pathology
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Pigment Epithelium of Eye - pathology
Pigmentation Disorders - diagnosis
Trabecular Meshwork - pathology
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Summary:Bilateral acute depigmentation of the iris (BADI) is a new clinical entity of unknown etiology and is characterized by bilateral, symmetrical, and simultaneous depigmentation of the iris with focal or diffuse stromal atrophy; this condition generally has a good prognosis. We present a case of a 26-year-old woman who noted a spontaneous change in the iris color in both eyes in the last 2 months. The ophthalmological findings were atrophy of the iris stroma and pigmentation of the trabecular meshwork, without affecting the pigmented epithelium of the iris. Her intraocular pressure was normal and the visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes.
ISSN:0004-2749
1678-2925
1678-2925
DOI:10.5935/0004-2749.20160035