Bacterial endogenous endophthalmitis after colonoscopy

被引:2
作者
Armesto, Edisa [1 ]
Cubillas, Marta [2 ]
Anton, Sonia [1 ]
机构
[1] Hosp San Agustin, Digest Tract Sect, Aviles, Asturias, Spain
[2] Hosp San Agustin, Ophthalmol Serv, Aviles, Asturias, Spain
关键词
Endogenous endophthalmitis; Colonoscopy;
D O I
10.17235/reed.2018.5658/2018
中图分类号
R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
We report a case with bacterial endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus bovis, developed after colonoscopy, which had a poor outcome and resulted in evisceration. Bacterial endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare, but serious ocular disease that occurs when bacteria from a primary focus reach the eye. It requires a very early diagnosis. A suitable and specific treatment with intravenous and intravitreal antibiotics may prevent a bad visual prognosis in some cases.
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页码:601 / 601
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