Septic endophthalmitis associated with bacteremia and liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Pyogenic liver abscess is a serious clinical problem associated with severe complications in 10-20% of cases. Metastatic septic endophthalmitis is a rare complication associated with liver abscess. Despite appropriate treatment the outcome is devastating. We will review in this case presentation some important aspects of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for septic endophthalmitis.
Martínez
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Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan 00936.
Castro
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Ocasio
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Vázquez
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Ramírez Ronda
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D016470:Bacteremia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged