Intralenticular infections

Ophthalmology. 1991 Sep;98(9):1376-8. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(91)32123-7.

Abstract

Antecedent trauma resulting in endophthalmitis is not uncommon. However, primary intralenticular infection is a rare occurrence. Primary intralenticular fungal infection has not been previously reported. The authors present two cases: one of Paecilomyces infection and the other of Staphylococcus epidermidis infection limited to the crystalline lens. Both cases illustrate a delay in diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eye Infections*
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial
  • Eye Infections, Fungal
  • Humans
  • Lens Diseases / microbiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycoses
  • Paecilomyces
  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis