Infectious crystalline keratopathy and endophthalmitis secondary to Mycobacterium abscessus in a monocular patient with Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 127(2): 209-10, 1999 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To describe the clinical and laboratory features of infectious crystalline keratopathy and endophthalmitis secondary to Mycobacterium abscessus in a patient with Stevens-Johnson syndrome.METHOD:
Case report. A 19-year-old man with a history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and multiple corneal transplants developed white crystalline corneal infiltrates.RESULTS:
Anterior chamber aspirate disclosed acid-fast bacilli. A repeat corneal transplant was performed and antibiotic therapy begun. Histopathology showed focal acute inflammation surrounding collections of acid-fast bacilli, which were speciated as M. abscessus.CONCLUSIONS:
M. abscessus is a cause of infectious crystalline keratopathy and endophthalmitis. Risk factors include ocular surface disease, corneal transplantation, and immunosuppressive therapy.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Visión Monocular
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Infecciones Bacterianas del Ojo
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Endoftalmitis
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Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson
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Enfermedades de la Córnea
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Infecciones por Mycobacterium
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Article