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Abstract #5367 Published in IGR 1-2

Herpes simplex virus in the trabeculum of an eye with corneal endotheliitis.

Amano S; Oshika T; Kaji Y; Numaga J; Matsubara M; Araie M
American Journal of Ophthalmology 1999; 127: 721-722


PURPOSE: To report an eye with corneal endotheliitis and increased intraocular pressure in which the trabeculum demonstrated immunoreactivity for herpes simplex virus. METHOD: Case report. A 62-year-old man presented with increased intraocular pressure, keratic precipitates, and corneal stromal edema in his left eye. The tissue excised during trabeculectomy was immunohistochemically examined for herpetic viruses. RESULT: Immunoreactivity for herpes simplex virus was identified in the trabeculum. CONCLUSION: Herpes simplex virus may cause trabeculitis and increased intraocular pressure in patients with corneal endothelitis.

Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tokyo School of Medicine, Japan. amanos-tky@umin.ac.jp


Classification:

9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)



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