Abstract
Subconjunctival abscess is a relatively rare cause of ocular infection. It is usually associated with predisposing factors such as previous trauma or surgery. We report a case of subconjunctival abscess in a 61-year-old woman with no known risk factors. The subconjunctival abscess resolved completely after surgical excision and treatment with topical ciprofloxacin. The final vision preserved 20/20.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / drug therapy
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Abscess / etiology
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Abscess / surgery*
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Conjunctival Diseases / drug therapy
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Conjunctival Diseases / etiology
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Conjunctival Diseases / surgery*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Haemophilus Infections / complications
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Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
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Haemophilus influenzae / drug effects
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Haemophilus influenzae / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Ciprofloxacin