Endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis after lung transplantation.
OBJECTIVE
By fundus photography and histopathologic examination, we documented a case of early endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis in a 29-year-old man after lung transplantation.


CONCLUSIONS
The clinical and histopathologic features of this case are consistent with those of previous case reports of endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis. Endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis represents a manifestation of disseminated aspergillosis, usually a fatal infection. This diagnosis should be considered in immunocompromised patients with visual disturbances, as early recognition of the fundus appearance may aid in systemic treatment.
Graham
D A
DA
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
Kinyoun
J L
JL
George
D P
DP
D000328:Adult; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001229:Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / Q000150:complications*; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male