Idiopathic subconjunctival abscess

Chang Gung Med J. 2004 Jul;27(7):555-7.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / drug therapy
  • Abscess / etiology
  • Abscess / surgery*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
  • Conjunctival Diseases / drug therapy
  • Conjunctival Diseases / etiology
  • Conjunctival Diseases / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Haemophilus Infections / complications
  • Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
  • Haemophilus influenzae / drug effects
  • Haemophilus influenzae / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin