2 Cases of Actinomycotic Lacrimal Canaliculitis.
- Author:
Moo Wung KIM
1
;
Jang Ok SON
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmolgy, Sacred Heart Hospital Chung-Ang University School of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Actinomyces;
Aspergillus;
Candida albicans;
Conjunctivitis;
Canaliculitis
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1975;16(3):225-228
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Canaliculitis is an uncommon chronic unilateral disease caused by infection with Actinomyces israeli, Candida Albicans or Aspergillus species. The authors has experienced 2 cases of canaliculitis associated with chronic conjunctivitis. The organism was confirmed microscopically on a direct smear taken from the canaliculus. In addition to some clinical observations, a brief review of literature has been described.
