Pseudomonas endophthalmitis associated with scleral necrosis.
Three cases of pseudomonas endophthalmitis associated with scleral necrosis 3 to 10 years after pterygium excision and beta irradiation are described. The value of prophylactic repair of radiation-induced scleral necrosis and early aggressive management of pseudomonas endophthalmitis are emphasized.
D000368:Aged; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011625:Pterygium / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D012590:Sclera / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology