Bilateral corneal perforations in Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
A case of Steven-Johnson syndrome was treated with topical and systemic corticosteroids. The patient developed bilateral simultaneous staphylococcal corneal ulcers. The ulcers eventuated in bilateral corneal perforations within 48 hours, in spite of topical, subconjunctival, and systemic antibiotic therapy.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones