Neurotrophic ulcer after extra-capsular cataract operation.
Although neurotrophic ulcers due to herpes zoster are seldom, there may be challenging cases. Especially neurotrophic corneal ulcers after cataract operations should arise the possibility of a previous herpes zoster attack and the treatment plan should be prepared accordingly. This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation of cataract patients in order not to miss a previous diagnosis of herpes.
Yülek
Fatma
F
SB Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştirma Hastanesi, Ankara, Turkey. fatmayulek@yahoo.com.tr
Cakmak
Hasan Basri
HB
Cağil
Nurullah
N
Orhan
Nagihan
N
Altintaş
Ayşe Gül Koçak
AG
Simşek
Saban
S
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015828:Eye Infections, Viral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D000998:Antiviral Agents