Hyperacute Cutibacterium acnes Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery.
Retin Cases Brief Rep
; 2023 Jul 13.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Postoperative endophthalmitis is a relatively uncommon, but potentially visually devastating, complication associated with cataract surgery. Specific microbial causes of endophthalmitis are characteristically associated with particular disease time courses. Though Cutibacterium acnes is typically associated with an indolent course of inflammation, we report a case of C. acnes endophthalmitis with onset on postoperative day (POD) 1 and a positive culture from POD 2.METHODS:
Case report.RESULTS:
A 56-year-old man underwent cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens placement in his left eye. On POD 1, he presented with severe discomfort, reduced visual acuity, and significant inflammation. On POD 2, his anterior chamber was tapped and injected with broad-spectrum antibiotics and steroids. The inflammation ultimately resolved, and his visual acuity improved to 20/20.CONCLUSIONS:
C. acnes is a rare cause of hyperacute onset postoperative endophthalmitis. Maintaining a high clinical suspicion and initiating prompt treatment can help to optimize long-term visual outcomes.
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MEDLINE
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Retin Cases Brief Rep
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article