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Occult intraocular foreign body: ultrasound biomicroscopy holds the key. Int Ophthalmol 2008 Feb;28(1):71-3

Date

07/20/2007

Pubmed ID

17636433

DOI

10.1007/s10792-007-9110-5

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-39849094445 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   19 Citations

Abstract

PURPOSE: To illustrate the successful management of an occult intraocular foreign body (IOFB) lodged posterior to the iris causing persistent endophthalmitis.

METHODS: Two young male patients presented with corneal laceration, endophthalmitis and foreign body on X-ray but not localized by B-scan ultrasonography or gonioscopy.

RESULTS: Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) localized the foreign body lodged between the posterior iris and anterior lens surface accurately, which was successfully removed through the limbus using an external magnet.

CONCLUSIONS: UBM is invaluable to accurately localize occult IOFBs lodged in the posterior iris or ciliary body region, which ensures good visual rehabilitation of these hitherto considered difficult cases.

Author List

Kaushik S, Ichhpujani P, Ramasubramanian A, Pandav SS

Author

Aparna Ramasubramanian MBBS Chief, Professor in the Ophthalmology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Corneal Injuries
Endophthalmitis
Eye Foreign Bodies
Eye Injuries, Penetrating
Humans
Iris
Male
Microscopy, Acoustic