Caruncular Abscess Due to Actinomycosis
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 288-290, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-145668
ABSTRACT
The authors report a caruncular abscess caused by actinomycosis. A 47-year-old woman was admitted with persistent purulent discharge from the caruncle of the left eye for a duration of six months. Excisional drainage was performed, and 'sulfur granules' were observed, consistent with actinomyces infection. Intraoperative lacrimal probing and irrigation were performed to confirm that the abscess and canaliculus were not connected. Oral and topical antibiotics were administered postoperatively; the lesion resolved with no evidence of recurrence, and the symptom improved.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Actinomycosis
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Abscess
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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