Toxic keratouveitis secondary to euphorbia lactea sap: a case report. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 16 (3). pp. 328-330. ISSN 2636-9346 (2020)
Abstract
A 42-year-old gentleman presented with left eye pain after accidental contact with Euphorbia lactea sap while gardening. At presentation, left eye best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/30. Ocular examination revealed left eye conjunctiva congestion and cornea abrasion. Eye symptoms and BCVA deteriorated over 12 hours. Cornea showed diffuse stromal oedema with presence of anterior uveitis. A diagnosis of toxic keratouveitis was made. He was treated with intensive topical steroids, cycloplegics, lubricants, prophylactic antibiotics and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic. Patient achieved complete resolution two weeks later. We aim to raise awareness among the ophthalmologists to detect and manage these injuries.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Toxic keratouveitis, Euphorbia lactea, Plant sap, Spurge |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Medicine > Ophthalmology |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Asnida Md Arop (Sg. Buloh) |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Feb 2022 23:34 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 02:38 |
| Related URLs: |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |