Necrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature
Ramos-Esteban JC, Servat JJ, da Silva R, Ambrósio R, Tauber S, Bia F. Necrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2007, 70: 355-359. PMID: 17589714, DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492007000200031.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAbscessAged, 80 and overAnterior ChamberAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleFuchs' Endothelial DystrophyHumansKeratoplasty, PenetratingLens Implantation, IntraocularNecrosisNocardia asteroidesNocardia InfectionsOphthalmic SolutionsPhacoemulsificationScleritisUveitis, AnteriorVisual AcuityConceptsCombined penetrating keratoplastyIntraocular lens implantationScleral perforationNecrotizing scleritisLens implantationPenetrating keratoplastySurgical specimensAnterior necrotizing scleritisInfectious necrotizing scleritisPrompt surgical interventionInfectious disease specialistsDonor corneal tissueTopical amikacinUveal prolapseVisual lossClinical presentationInfectious causesScleral reinforcementDisease specialistsFuchs' dystrophySurgical interventionCase reportMicrobiologic studiesPathological diagnosisSuccessful treatment