Corneal laceration and forehead erythema: A syndrome in infants

Purpose: To illustrate a syndrome of transient erythema in the first division of the fifth cranial nerve caused by minor corneal laceration, occurring in infants. Methods: Case reports are presented, together with photographs. These must, of necessity, usually be obtained by the general practitioner...

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Published in:Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology 1999-04, Vol.27 (2), p.143-144
Main Authors: Calveley, Stephen, Coop, Harold V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Corneal Injuries
corneal laceration
Erythema - complications
Erythema - pathology
Forehead
forehead erythema
Humans
Infant
infants
Syndrome
Wounds, Penetrating - complications
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Summary:Purpose: To illustrate a syndrome of transient erythema in the first division of the fifth cranial nerve caused by minor corneal laceration, occurring in infants. Methods: Case reports are presented, together with photographs. These must, of necessity, usually be obtained by the general practitioner because of the short duration of the signs. Results/Conclusions: Opinion is sought as to whether other practitioners have recognized this association and whether it has been described elsewhere.
ISSN:0814-9763
1440-1606
DOI:10.1046/j.1440-1606.1999.00172.x