Endothelial loss in corneal concussion injury.
A patient who suffered a concussion injury to the cornea from blunt trauma was followed up by means of endothelial photography for seven months. The endothelial cell loss resulting from this injury was almost 50%. Concussion injury to the cornea can cause significant endothelial damage instead of a transient dysfunction.
D000293:Adolescent; D003288:Contusions / Q000473:pathology; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D004727:Endothelium / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods