Aspergillus terreus endogenous endophthalmitis: report of a case and review of literature

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014 Aug;62(8):887-9. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.141065.

Abstract

We report a rare case of Aspergillus terreus endogenous endophthalmitis in an immunocompetent patient with subretinal abscess and also review the reported cases. A 50-year-old healthy male presented with sudden painful loss of vision in right eye. He was diagnosed with endogenous endophthalmitis and underwent urgent vitrectomy. Aspergillus terreus growth was obtained in culture. At final follow-up, there was complete resolution of the infection but visual acuity was poor due to macular scar. Aspergillus terreus is a rare cause of endophthalmitis with usually poor outcomes. Newer antifungals like Voriconazole can be sometimes associated with better prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology*
  • Aspergillosis / therapy
  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification*
  • Endophthalmitis / diagnosis
  • Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
  • Endophthalmitis / therapy
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / microbiology*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vitrectomy*
  • Vitreous Body / microbiology

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents