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Intralenticular infections.

G D'Mellow1, L W Hirst, M Whitby

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Australia.

Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
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Primary intralenticular infections, including fungal, are rare but can occur after trauma. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of these crystalline lens infections.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Endophthalmitis following trauma is common.
  • Primary infection confined to the crystalline lens is rare.
  • Fungal infections limited to the lens have not been previously documented.

Observation:

  • Two cases of primary intralenticular infection are presented.
  • Case 1: Paecilomyces fungal infection of the crystalline lens.
  • Case 2: Staphylococcus epidermidis infection limited to the crystalline lens.

Findings:

  • Both cases involved infections solely within the crystalline lens.
  • A significant delay in diagnosis was noted in both instances.
  • This highlights the rarity and diagnostic challenges of intralenticular infections.

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Implications:

  • These cases expand the understanding of localized ocular infections.
  • Emphasizes the need for heightened clinical suspicion for intralenticular pathology.
  • Suggests that prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical for favorable visual outcomes.