Corneal transplantation in a patient with congenital sensory neuropathy.
We describe penetrating keratoplasty for corneal scarring in a patient with congenital sensory neuropathy and repeated self-mutilation. This patient underwent a successful penetrating keratoplasty but suffered a series of postoperative complications necessitating three repeat grafts. Some of these complications were attributable to decreased corneal sensation while others were caused by self-mutilation. Since his last penetrating keratoplasty 4 years ago, this patient has had functional visual acuity.
Mader
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Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Stulting
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D002648:Child; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D009477:Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000150:complications; D014792:Visual Acuity