Bilateral simultaneous corneal graft rejection after influenza vaccination

Am J Ophthalmol. 1996 Jun;121(6):708-9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70638-5.

Abstract

Purpose: To treat a patient with bilateral simultaneous corneal graft rejection after influenza vaccination.

Methods: The patient received topical, subconjunctival, and systemic corticosteroids.

Results: The corneal grafts cleared after administration of corticosteroids.

Conclusion: Ophthalmologists should be aware of the possibility of corneal graft rejection after influenza vaccination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cornea* / drug effects
  • Cornea* / pathology
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy / surgery
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Graft Rejection / drug therapy
  • Graft Rejection / etiology*
  • Graft Rejection / pathology
  • Graft Survival / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Influenza Vaccines / therapeutic use
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Vaccination / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Dexamethasone
  • Prednisone
  • Methylprednisolone