Abstract
After undergoing uneventful cataract extractions, four patients developed an inflammatory reaction that included scleritis and peripheral corneal infiltrates and ulcers. Two of these patients also developed conjunctival ulcers. The inflammatory reaction in all four patients responded to topical corticosteroids.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Cataract Extraction*
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Conjunctival Diseases / complications*
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Conjunctival Diseases / drug therapy
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Corneal Ulcer / complications*
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Corneal Ulcer / drug therapy
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Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Inflammation / complications
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Inflammation / drug therapy
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
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Sclera*