title: Candidal endophthalmitis: a manifestation of systemic candidiasis.
abstract: Two patients on total parenteral nutrition who developed endophthalmitis secondary to Candida albicans are described. Candidal endophthalmitis as a manifestation of systemic candidiasis is discussed and its early diagnosis by bedside fundal examination in patients at risk is stressed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*