Infant with WAGR syndrome had markedly elevated eye pressure from aniridia-related glaucoma
Pediatric WAGR Patient with Aniridia-associated Glaucoma: A Case Report.
Patricia Abigail Lim-Tanjutco, Maria Imelda R Yap-Veloso
Acta medica Philippina · 2026
Background
WAGR syndrome is a rare congenital disorder, occurring in approximately 1 in 500,000 to 1,000,000 individuals, often presenting with ocular malformations such as aniridia.
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Results
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eye pressure was far above the normal range
n = 1,000,000 individuals
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Glaucoma frequently develops when the iris and angle structures are affected, posing a significant risk of vision loss.
We report a one-year and seven-month-old patient who presented with corneal opacity of the left eye.
The patient underwent immediate combined trabeculectomy-trabeculotomy.
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Multiple interventions and close monitoring are frequently required due to the risk of scarring and postoperative complications.
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Conclusion
Despite pressure control, visual outcomes often remain poor due to structural anomalies and the challenges inherent to pediatric patients with this rare syndrome.