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Epithelial inclusion cysts following epikeratoplasty
A A al-Rajhi1, S A al-Kharashi
1King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Epikeratoplasty for keratoglobus performed to tectonically support the thin globular cornea may have complications such as interface opacities.
Methods:
We report the case of a patient with persistent interface opacities and epithelial cysts following epikeratoplasty for keratoglobus that were treated primarily by washouts and repeated argon laser photocoagulation.
Results:
Interface opacities led to massive epithelial inclusion cysts. Direct removal of these cysts and placement of a new lamellar graft resulted in a favorable outcome.
Conclusion:
Massive epithelial inclusion cysts may develop in the lamellar interface after epikeratoplasty. Direct surgical removal was successful.
