title: Conjunctival necrosis following a subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide in a child.
abstract: Conjunctival necrosis is a rare complication following periocular/intraocular triamcinolone acetonide injection and has been reported extensively in adults. We describe a child who developed conjunctival necrosis following subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide for severe chronic anterior uveitis. Prompt diagnosis and management of this uncommon condition is vital.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Chong
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ying-Jiun
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Wong
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chee-Kuen
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Shatriah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D024841:Fluoroquinolones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D056965:Injections, Intraocular; D000077266:Moxifloxacin; D009336:Necrosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D062326:Re-Epithelialization / Q000187:drug effects; D059005:Topoisomerase II Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D059005:Topoisomerase II Inhibitors; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide; D000077266:Moxifloxacin
keywords: Children; Conjunctival Necrosis; Subconjunctival Injection; Triamcenolone Acetonide; Uveitis