| Idiopathic superior keratectasia with spontaneous perforation treated with amniotic membrane transplantation. | |
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PMID: 18787434 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To demonstrate an unusual case of bilateral superior keratectasia complicated by a corneal perforation. METHODS: Case report of idiopathic superior keratectasia with a spontaneous perforation managed by amniotic membrane transplantation. RESULTS: Superior keratectasia was confirmed by a pattern of superior corneal steepening seen on corneal topography and keratometry in the fellow eye. CONCLUSIONS: Although rare, keratectasia with hydrops and a corneal perforation may present superiorly, and an amniotic membrane should be considered for management. |
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Authors:
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Douglas R Lazzaro; George O Waring; Margaret Liu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eye & contact lens Volume: 34 ISSN: 1542-233X ISO Abbreviation: Eye Contact Lens Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-12 Completed Date: 2008-11-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101160941 Medline TA: Eye Contact Lens Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 242-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA. drleyedoc@aol.com |
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Adult Amnion / transplantation* Biological Dressings* Corneal Edema / etiology*, surgery Corneal Topography Dilatation, Pathologic / etiology, surgery Humans Male Rupture, Spontaneous Visual Acuity |
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