A Case of Propionibacterium acnes Endophthalmitis after Extracapsular Cataract Extraction and Posterior Chamber Lens Implantation.
- Author:
Seong Hwan KIM
1
;
Tae Won HAHN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University Medical College.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cataract;
Endophthalmitis;
Propionibcterium acnes
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Cataract Extraction*;
Cataract*;
Diagnosis;
Endophthalmitis*;
Propionibacterium acnes*;
Propionibacterium*;
Uveitis
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1998;39(9):2191-2195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chronic endophthalmitis following cataract extraction and intraocluar lens implantation has been reported occasionally and Propionibacterium acnes is Known as the most common organism. This infection is often misdiagnosed as uveitis in early stage, and diagnosis depends on anaerobic culture of intraocular specimens. Intravitreal infection of antibiotics, pars plana vitredtomy, removal of IOL with lens capsule are suggested for successful treatment of chronic endophthalmitis. We report a case of Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis after extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber lens(PCL) implantation that was treated successfully by PCL removal and intraviteal antibiotic infection.
