Hypopyon: Is-it Infective or Noninfective?

Hypopyon usually corresponds to the sedimentation of white blood cells, and it signifies severe intraocular inflammation. This key clinical sign may occur in association with a wide variety of infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions that may be sight- and, occasionally, life-threatening....

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Published in:Ocular immunology and inflammation 2021-05, Vol.29 (4), p.817-829
Main Authors: Ksiaa, Imen, Abroug, Nesrine, Mahmoud, Anis, Ben Amor, Hager, Attia, Sonia, Khochtali, Sana, Khairallah, Moncef
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis - microbiology
Endophthalmitis - physiopathology
Eye Infections, Bacterial - microbiology
Eye Infections, Bacterial - physiopathology
Humans
hypopyon
keratitis
pseudo-hypopyon
Suppuration - physiopathology
uveitis
Uveitis, Suppurative - microbiology
Uveitis, Suppurative - physiopathology
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Summary:Hypopyon usually corresponds to the sedimentation of white blood cells, and it signifies severe intraocular inflammation. This key clinical sign may occur in association with a wide variety of infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions that may be sight- and, occasionally, life-threatening. A careful history and thorough clinical examination are the cornerstones for orienting the differential diagnosis, identifying the causative agent, and initiating prompt and appropriate treatment. This review outlines the clinical characteristics and management of hypopyon in relation with the underlying causative infectious or noninfectious ocular or systemic diseases.
ISSN:0927-3948
1744-5078
DOI:10.1080/09273948.2021.1922708