A rare case of disciform keratitis in a silicone-filled eye presenting with 'sticky oil' on the endothelium

BMJ Case Rep. 2010 May 19:2010:bcr11.2009.2497. doi: 10.1136/bcr.11.2009.2497.

Abstract

An unusual case of disciform keratitis developing in a patient with silicone oil-filled eye following vitrectomies for posterior globe rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endothelium / virology
  • Humans
  • Keratitis, Herpetic / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Silicone Oils / administration & dosage*
  • Vitrectomy / methods*

Substances

  • Silicone Oils