[Keratomycosis, from head injury to aspergillosis].
Keratomycosis due to Aspergillus fumigatus occurs most often in immuno-competent patients who live and work in a fungus-rich atmosphere. Previous trauma with epithelial lesion are reported by most authors. While the new antifungal drugs may be effective, corneal graft is the most effective solution in uncontrolled cases. When performed early, good visual recovery was observed in most cases as reported in the literature and in our case.
Toulemont
P J
PJ
Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Pontchaillou, Rennes.
Le Gall
F
F
Guiguen
C
C
Bretagne
G
G
Brasy
P
P
Lecallonnec
A
A
Urvoy
M
M
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D016573:Agrochemicals / Q000009:adverse effects; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus; D002424:Caustics; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004783:Environmental Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D016573:Agrochemicals; D000935:Antifungal Agents; D002424:Caustics; D000666:Amphotericin B
Kératomycose, du traumatisme initial à la tête aspergillaire.