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Keratitis by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis Fungus After LASIK – A Case Report
dc.contributor.author | Baptista, Pedro Manuel | |
dc.contributor.author | Vieira, Rita | |
dc.contributor.author | Monteiro, Sílvia | |
dc.contributor.author | Abreu, Ana Carolina | |
dc.contributor.author | Gomes, Miguel | |
dc.contributor.author | Pinto, Maria do Céu | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-10-23T08:51:56Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-10-23T08:51:56Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021-02 | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: To describe a rare case of an interface filamentous fungal keratitis and its successful clinical approach and management. Patients and methods: Retrospective case report. Analysis of the patient's clinical records. Results: A healthy 30-year-old woman presenting with complaints of blurred vision, photophobia and intense pain, was previously diagnosed with a suspected unilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis surgery, and accordingly treated with a scheme of oral and subconjunctival corticosteroids. Due to worsening of symptoms, the patient was later referred to our ophthalmology department. Upon examination, a corneal infiltration was observed and a fungal infection was suspected. Treatment with fortified Voriconazole (1%) was initiated and both topical and oral corticosteroids were tapered. The infiltrate resolved after 6 weeks of antifungal topical treatment. Scopulariopsis brevicaulis was isolated on culture media. At the end of follow-up, the uncorrected distance visual acuity was 20/20 with mild scarring. Conclusion: Scopulariopsis brevicaulis can be associated with post-laser in situ keratomileusis interface infection. A quick intervention may dictate a good outcome, when combining early suspicion and microbiological diagnosis, and an appropriate conservative management. Furthermore, Voriconazole seems to be effective and safe in the treatment of such cases. | pt_PT |
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dc.identifier.citation | Baptista PM, Vieira R, Monteiro S, Abreu AC, Gomes M, Pinto MDC. Keratitis by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis Fungus After LASIK - A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021;14:107-110. doi:10.2147/IMCRJ.S299454 | pt_PT |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.2147/IMCRJ.S299454 | pt_PT |
dc.identifier.issn | 1179-142X | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.16/2832 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | pt_PT |
dc.peerreviewed | yes | pt_PT |
dc.publisher | Dove Medical Press | pt_PT |
dc.relation.publisherversion | https://www.dovepress.com/keratitis-by-scopulariopsis-brevicaulis-fungus-after-lasik-ndash-a-cas-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IMCRJ | pt_PT |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ | pt_PT |
dc.subject | Scopulariopsis brevicaulis | pt_PT |
dc.subject | fungus; keratitis | pt_PT |
dc.subject | laser in situ keratomileusis | pt_PT |
dc.subject | laser vision correction | pt_PT |
dc.title | Keratitis by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis Fungus After LASIK – A Case Report | pt_PT |
dc.type | journal article | |
dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
oaire.citation.conferencePlace | New Zealand | pt_PT |
oaire.citation.endPage | 110 | pt_PT |
oaire.citation.startPage | 107 | pt_PT |
oaire.citation.title | International Medical Case Reports Journal | pt_PT |
oaire.citation.volume | 14 | pt_PT |
person.familyName | Baptista | |
person.familyName | Vieira | |
person.familyName | Monteiro | |
person.familyName | Abreu | |
person.familyName | Gomes | |
person.givenName | Pedro Manuel | |
person.givenName | Rita | |
person.givenName | Sílvia | |
person.givenName | Ana Carolina | |
person.givenName | Miguel | |
person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-8285-1084 | |
person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0002-5309-6347 | |
person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-5040-6170 | |
person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0003-4842-8623 | |
person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0002-2198-7444 | |
rcaap.rights | openAccess | pt_PT |
rcaap.type | article | pt_PT |
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