Fulminant eye infection in a patient with nephrotic syndrome

Clin Case Rep. 2018 May 28;6(7):1385-1386. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1610. eCollection 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Endophthalmitis is a bacterial or fungal infection inside the eye, involving the vitreous and/or aqueous humors. High index of suspicion is required for this condition in immunocompromised patients with ocular complaints as it can worsen rapidly and lead to permanent loss of vision.

Keywords: endophthalmitis; immunosuppression; nephrotic syndrome.