Idiopathic subconjunctival abscess.

Abstract

Subconjunctival abscess is a relatively rare cause of ocular infection. It is usually associated with predisposing factors such as previous trauma or surgery. We report a case of subconjunctival abscess in a 61-year-old woman with no known risk factors. The subconjunctival abscess resolved completely after surgical excision and treatment with topical ciprofloxacin. The final vision preserved 20/20.

• Authors: Kai-Shiang Yang, Yeong-Fong Chen, Yih-Shiou Hwang, Wei-Cherng Hsu, Ching-Hsi Hsiao
• Journal: Chang Gung medical journal (Chang Gung Med J) Vol. 27 Issue 7 Pg. 555-7 (Jul 2004) ISSN: 2072-0939 [Print] China (Republic : 1949- )
• PMID: 15508880 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents
• Ciprofloxacin

Topics

• Abscess (drug therapy, etiology, surgery)
• Anti-Infective Agents (therapeutic use)
• Ciprofloxacin (therapeutic use)
• Conjunctival Diseases (drug therapy, etiology, surgery)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Haemophilus Infections (complications, microbiology)
• Haemophilus influenzae (drug effects, isolation & purification)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Treatment Outcome