NDLI: Spontaneous corneal hydrops and perforation in pellucid marginal degeneration; a case report.

Content Provider	Europe PMC
Author	Gharebaghi, Davoud Fallahi, Behzad Javadzadeh, Alireza Amiraslanzadeh, Ghassem
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	PurposeTo report an unusual presentation of pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD).case reportA 57-year-old man with history of corneal ectasia experienced acute hydrops and spontaneous corneal perforation in his right eye. Examination revealed PMD in both eyes. After initial treatment with cyanoacrylate adhesive and a bandage contact lens, therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty was undertaken in the right eye. Due to severity of the condition, the fellow eye was also scheduled for penetrating keratoplasty.ConclusionSpontaneous corneal hydrops and perforation may occur in patients with corneal ectasia due to PMD.
ISSN	20082010
Journal	Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
Volume Number	4
PubMed Central reference number	PMC3498565
Issue Number	3
PubMed reference number	23198069
e-ISSN	2008322X
Language	English
Publisher	Ophthalmic Research Center
Publisher Date	2009-07-01
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Pellucid Marginal Degeneration Hydrops Corneal Perforation
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Ophthalmology

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