Unusual Presentation of Fungal Keratitis- Anterior Chamber Granuloma with Necrotising Scleritis: A Case Report

Abstract This is a rare case of fungal keratitis presenting as anterior chamber granuloma with necrotising scleritis where a 56 year old woman presented with pain, redness, watering, discharge and blurring of vision in right eye for 6 months and on examination was found to have granulomatous exudate...

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Published in:Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2016-06, Vol.6 (2), p.088-090
Main Authors: Haridasan, Soumya, Pai, Vijay
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract This is a rare case of fungal keratitis presenting as anterior chamber granuloma with necrotising scleritis where a 56 year old woman presented with pain, redness, watering, discharge and blurring of vision in right eye for 6 months and on examination was found to have granulomatous exudate with hypopyon in anterior chamber and staphyloma. On treatment with Intracameral and intrastromal voriconazole the symptoms subsided within a week. This treatment modality proved to be helpful in preventing the progression of such a blinding disease and improving the vision.
ISSN:2582-4287
2582-4953
DOI:10.1055/s-0040-1708651