Open AccessAcute Angle closure glaucoma (AACG): an important differential diagnosis for acute severe headache
Author(s) -
Bryan Renton,
Andrew Bastawrous
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acute medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1747-4892
pISSN - 1747-4884
DOI - 10.52964/amja.0471
Subject(s) - medicine , glaucoma , differential diagnosis , presentation (obstetrics) , accident and emergency , ophthalmology , surgery , medical emergency , pathology
Acute headache is a common presenting symptom in the acute medical unit. We present a case of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (AACG) presenting with acute severe headache. It highlights the importance of remembering this ophthalmologic emergency and reminds us of its clinical presentation. The rapid assessment and diagnosis of AACG allowed prompt treatment and likely prevented the patient from losing her vision.