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Cat Inflicted Eye Injury in a Child.

Deeksha Borkar¹, Pablo Avendano²

¹Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Journal of Medical Cases

|August 26, 2021

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Cat scratch injuries can cause corneal lacerations in children. Prompt evaluation of ocular injury depth is crucial for appropriate antibiotic treatment and potential surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Traumatology

Background:

Corneal abrasions are common pediatric emergency department visits.
Limited data exists on the specific diagnosis and management of corneal cat scratch injuries.

Observation:

A case report details a 10-year-old female presenting with a superficial corneal laceration from a cat scratch.
The injury involved the cornea, requiring careful assessment.

Findings:

Immediate identification and evaluation of the ocular injury's depth are essential.
Management strategies include determining the appropriate antibiotic route and assessing the need for surgical intervention.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering less common causes of corneal injury in pediatric patients.

Keywords:

Cat scratch Corneal abrasion Emergency Ocular injuries

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