Spontaneous corneal perforation in pellucid marginal degeneration.

Authors :: Orlin SE
Sulewski ME
Source :: The CLAO journal : official publication of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Inc [CLAO J] 1998 Jul; Vol. 24 (3), pp. 186-7.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Purpose: We present a report of a spontaneous corneal perforation in a patient with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration.<br />Methods: We describe the presentation and management of a 74 year old male with spontaneous corneal perforation related to pellucid marginal corneal degeneration.<br />Results: The corneal perforation was repaired with a 3 mm penetrating patch graft. The cornea has remained stable for 7 years with no further progression of corneal ectasia in either eye.<br />Conclusions: Although rare, spontaneous corneal perforations in patients with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration can occur, and patients should be cautioned about this possibility.

Subjects :: Aged
Cornea surgery
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary etiology
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary surgery
Corneal Transplantation
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Rupture, Spontaneous
Cornea pathology
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary pathology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0733-8902
Volume :: 24
Issue :: 3
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The CLAO journal : official publication of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Inc
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 9684079

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