Acute hydrops in keratoconus masquerading as acute corneal transplant rejection.
Cornea
; 25(6): 739-41, 2006 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To document 2 cases that developed acute hydrops corneae within the host tissue after corneal transplantation. Subsequent extension across the transplant-host interface led to edema of the transplanted tissue, with consequent misdiagnosis and treatment of acute transplant rejection.METHODS:
The patients attended the Anterior Segment Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.RESULTS:
Both patients had a reduction in vision, ocular discomfort, and stromal edema of the transplanted button and adjacent host cornea. No break in the Descemet membrane was noted in either case.CONCLUSION:
It is important to differentiate hydrops of the host cornea from acute transplant rejection. This distinction will allow the judicious use of steroids and may allay patient anxiety about possible rejection.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Edema da Córnea
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Ceratoplastia Penetrante
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Rejeição de Enxerto
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Ceratocone
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cornea
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article