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  • Title: Posterior scleritis secondary to Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis.
    Author: Fahim K, Houghton O, Dastjerdi M, Mian SI.
    Journal: Cornea; 2005 Oct; 24(7):879-81. PubMed ID: 16160510.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report a case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis that progressed to posterior scleritis. METHODS: Observational case report. RESULTS: A 64-year-old woman was treated for P. aeruginosa keratitis. Twelve days later, she was diagnosed with posterior scleritis and treated with oral ciprofloxacin. Her condition progressed, ultimately resulting in enucleation. Histopathology confirmed posterior scleritis, a previously unreported complication of P. aeruginosa keratitis. CONCLUSION: P. aeruginosa keratitis may progress to posterior scleritis, a potentially devastating complication.
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