Herpes simplex virus in the trabeculum of an eye with corneal endotheliitis |
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| Authors: | Shiro Amano MD Tetsuro Oshika MD Yuichi Kaji MD Jiro Numaga MD Masao Matsubara MD Makoto Araie MD |
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| Institution: | Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tokyo School of Medicine, Japan. amanos-tky@umin.ac.jp |
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| Abstract: | PURPOSE: To report an eye with corneal endotheliitis and increased intraocular pressure in which the trabeculum demonstrated immunoreactivity for herpes simplex virus. METHOD: Case report. A 62-year-old man presented with increased intraocular pressure, keratic precipitates, and corneal stromal edema in his left eye. The tissue excised during trabeculectomy was immunohistochemically examined for herpetic viruses. RESULT: Immunoreactivity for herpes simplex virus was identified in the trabeculum. CONCLUSION: Herpes simplex virus may cause trabeculitis and increased intraocular pressure in patients with corneal endotheliitis. |
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| Keywords: | keratitis corneal endotheliitis |
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