Preseptal abscess formation following ocular cryotherapy for Behcet's uveitis

Kiratli H., Bilgic S., Mojab S.

OPHTHALMIC SURGERY AND LASERS, cilt.31, sa.1, ss.66-68, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Dergi Adı: OPHTHALMIC SURGERY AND LASERS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.66-68
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

A 42-year-old man with Behcet's disease developed a rapidly growing mass under his right lower eyelid a week after transconjunctival cryotherapy. He underwent surgical drainage of the mass following imaging studies. Magnetic resonance imaging scans demonstrated the abscess, which did nor: violate the orbital septum. Cultures from drained material yielded Staphylococcus aureus. He recovered completely with systemic antibiotics. Preseptal abscess may occur as a complication of intense transconjunctival cryotherapy for intraocular disorders, and patients should be followed closely within the first few weeks postoperatively.