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Br J Ophthalmol 2002;86:594 doi:10.1136/bjo.86.5.594
  • Letter

Stellate tarsoconjunctival lesions in ocular adenoviral infection

  1. S Sarangapani,
  2. M C Corbett
  1. The Western Eye Hospital, 171 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5YE, UK
  1. Correspondence to: Dr S Sarangapani; susan.sarangapani{at}blueyonder.co.uk
  • Accepted 21 November 2001

Adenoviruses are a prevalent cause of viral conjunctivitis. Infected patients can present with a number of signs and symptoms, with varying degrees of clinical severity. Common examination findings include follicular conjunctivitis, serous discharge, keratitis, preauricular lymphadenopathy, and subconjunctival haemorrhages. Focal tarsal plate lesions have not previously been reported as being a feature of adenoviral conjunctivitis. We describe a case of adenoviral conjunctivitis in which the patient had distinctive stellate tarsal lesions in both eyes.

Case report

A 21 year old man presented with a 1 week history of bilateral red, painful eyes associated with photophobia, blurring of vision, and a mucous discharge. There was no history …

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