title: Corneal abrasion in infancy as a cause of inconsolable crying.
abstract: Inconsolable crying is a disturbing symptom in young infants. The following is a case report of an infant who presented with inconsolable crying caused by a corneal abrasion. Corneal abrasion should be considered when inconsolable crying appears in an otherwise asymptomatic infant.
authors.affiliation: Inpatient Pediatric Service, Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, Meadowbrook, PA 19046.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Harkness
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000287:Administration, Topical; D003085:Colic / Q000175:diagnosis; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D003448:Crying; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005452:Fluoresceins; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments; D011934:Reagent Strips
chemical_list: D005452:Fluoresceins; D005839:Gentamicins; D009824:Ointments; D011934:Reagent Strips