Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1995;36(11):2048-2053.
Published online November 1, 1995.
A Case of the Bilateral Metastatic Endophthalmitis.
Young Ho Lee, Soo Jin Choi, In Chul Kim, Young Tae Chung
Department of Ophthalmology, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju, Korea.
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이영호(Young Ho Lee),최수진(Soo Jin Choi),김인철(In Chul Kim),정영태(Young Tae Chung)
Abstract
Metastatic endophthalmitis (also called endogenous endophthalmitis) is ther infection of intraocular tissues resulting from hematogenous spread of pathogenic microorganisms to the eye. We experienced a case of bilateral Klebsiella pneumonia endophthalmitis in treated diabetic patient. Blood culture was negative and identification of a remote focus of infection was failed. In spite of vitrectomy, lensectomy and aggressive antibiotic therapy, both eyes progressed to phthisis state. We reviewed the available literatures regarding this uncommon disease.
Key Words: Bilateral Metastatic endophthalmitis;Klebsiella pneumonia;None treated diabetic patient


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