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Insect wing case: unusual foreign body.

R Fogla1, S K Rao, A R Anand

  • 1Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India. MDSAAA35@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in

Cornea
|February 24, 2001
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Insect wing cases are unusual corneal foreign bodies causing minimal symptoms. Prompt removal and antibiotic treatment are effective, with some cases showing bacterial or mycobacterial infections.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Entomology

Background:

  • Corneal foreign bodies can lead to significant visual impairment and infection.
  • Insect-related ocular trauma is less common but presents unique diagnostic and management challenges.

Observation:

  • Five patients presented with insect wing case foreign bodies in the cornea or peripheral limbus.
  • Patients were largely asymptomatic, with foreign bodies associated with vascularization and infiltration.
  • Microbial cultures revealed Staphylococcus epidermidis, Corynebacterium species, and Mycobacterium fortuitum.

Findings:

  • Insect wing case foreign bodies can be asymptomatic.
  • Vascularization and infiltration were noted in association with these foreign bodies.
  • Successful treatment involved surgical removal and topical ciprofloxacin (0.3%).

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Implications:

  • Ophthalmologists should consider insect parts as potential corneal foreign bodies, even with minimal symptoms.
  • Prompt identification and removal are crucial for preventing complications.
  • Awareness of potential microbial contamination is important for appropriate management and treatment.