title: Idiopathic subconjunctival abscess.
abstract: Subconjunctival abscess is a relatively rare cause of ocular infection. It is usually associated with predisposing factors such as previous trauma or surgery. We report a case of subconjunctival abscess in a 61-year-old woman with no known risk factors. The subconjunctival abscess resolved completely after surgical excision and treatment with topical ciprofloxacin. The final vision preserved 20/20.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 105, ROC.
authors.forename: Kai-Shiang
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Yeong-Fong
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yih-Shiou
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Wei-Cherng
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: Ching-Hsi
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hsiao
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin