Abstract
Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by K. pneumoniae was considered to be a rare cause of endogenous endophthalmitis. Most of the patients had prior medical conditions, and diabetes is the most common underlying condition. Patients with a K. pneumoniae liver abscess are at risk of developing endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis (EKE). Clinical manifestation of K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis are unique with posterior chamber becomes full of pus while anterior segment seem quiet. The authors presented a case of extremely rare presentation of endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis, who presented with choroidal mass. After receiving pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal antibiotic injection, clinical condition improved. Despite aggressive treatment, the final visual outcome was generally poor.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 830-833 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Endogenous klebsiella endophthalmitis
- Metastatic endophthalmitis
- Panophthalmitis
- Subretinal abscess
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