A Case of Bilateral Endogenous Enterococcus Faecalis Endophthalmitis in Liver Abscess.
10.3341/jkos.2007.48.9.1291
- Author:
Ji Hye SONG
1
;
In Young CHUNG
;
Jong Moon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University, College of Medicine, Chinju, Korea. parkjm@gnu.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Enterococcus faecalis;
Endogenous endophthalmitis;
Liver abscess
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Endophthalmitis*;
Enterococcus faecalis*;
Enterococcus*;
Humans;
Liver Abscess*;
Liver*;
Prognosis;
Retina;
Silicone Oils;
Visual Acuity;
Vitrectomy
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2007;48(9):1291-1296
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral endogenous Enterococcus faecalis endophthalmitis in liver abscess. METHODS: The patient was transferred for bilateral endophthalmitis because she had decreased bilateral visual acuity for three days. We performed bilateral pars plana vitrectomy, lensectomy, and intravitreal antibiotic injection. We determined the presence of Enterococcus faecalis in vitreous culture and liver abscess using abdomen computerized tomography. RESULTS: Thirty-four days after the operation, she was discharged with both eyes with flat retina and filled with silicone oil. Her vision was poor. CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral endogenous Enterococcus faecalis endophthalmitis has rapid progression and a poor visual prognosis.
