Posttraumatic Ocular Hypotony Through Epithelial Downgrowth.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1332-1734
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intraocular epithelial downgrowth is a rare but potentially devastating posttraumatic complication. If left untreated, this may result in corneal decompensation, secondary angle-closure glaucoma, retinal detachment and blindness. PATIENT AND METHOD A 10-year-old patient with… read more here.
Keywords: corneal melting; downgrowth; retinal detachment; epithelial downgrowth ... See more keywords
Treatment of Epithelial Downgrowth Masquerading as Unilateral Hypopyon Uveitis in a HLA−B27+ Individual
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2016.1213856
Abstract: ABSTRACT We report a case of an elderly woman with congenital rubella who presented with epithelial downgrowth (EDG) masquerading as hypopyon uveitis. We highlight the importance of endoscopy to completely identify all ingrowing epithelium with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment epithelial; epithelial downgrowth; downgrowth masquerading; hypopyon uveitis ... See more keywords
Epithelial downgrowth leading to graft rejection after penetrating keratoplasty.
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721221106314
Abstract: PURPOSE To report a case of epithelial downgrowth after penetrating keratoplasty. CASE DESCRIPTION A 58-year-old man presented with graft rejection in his three-month-old, repeat penetrating keratoplasty. Examination revealed centripetal opacification of the posterior cornea due… read more here.
Keywords: graft rejection; epithelial downgrowth; penetrating keratoplasty;