Preseptal abscess formation following ocular cryotherapy for Behcet's uveitis

Kiratli H., Bilgic S., Mojab S.

OPHTHALMIC SURGERY AND LASERS, vol.31, no.1, pp.66-68, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Journal Name: OPHTHALMIC SURGERY AND LASERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.66-68
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.