Conjunctival ulceration following triamcinolone injection

Am J Ophthalmol. 2003 Sep;136(3):539-40. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(03)00320-9.

Abstract

Purpose: To report conjunctival ulceration as a complication of periocular triamcinolone acetonide injection. Interventional case series.

Methods: Conjunctival ulceration was found in three patients who had anterior subtenon's or subconjunctival deposition of triamcinolone. Cultures from the ulcer edges were negative.

Results: Most of the triamcinolone extruded, and the conjunctival ulcers healed with minimal scarring.

Conclusions: Conjunctival ulceration was a potential complication of periocular triamcinolone injection in three patients who had anterior subtenon's or subconjunctival deposition of the corticosteroid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Conjunctival Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / adverse effects*
  • Ulcer / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide