Early pseudophakic keratopathy: revealing macrophage reaction in endothelial layer.
The pathology of early pseudophakic keratopathy is demonstrated in a corneal button obtained at penetrating keratoplasty for persisting corneal edema and bullous keratopathy 4 months following extracapsular cataract extraction with a posterior chamber lens implant. Histological examination revealed a distinct cell loss and a macrophage reaction that was centered on degenerating endothelial cells in the corneal endothelium.
Wolter
J R
JR
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor.
Soong
H K
HK
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D004728:Endothelium, Corneal / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008264:Macrophages / Q000276:immunology*