Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Shun Kit Chan
China
Case Report
Early Bilateral Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in the Management of Severe Ocular Involvement from Acute Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Chinese Pediatric Patient
Author(s): Kendrick Co Shih, Suk Ming Yim, Johnny Chun Yin Chan, Shun Kit Chan, Jimmy Shiu Ming Lai and Leonard YuenKendrick Co Shih, Suk Ming Yim, Johnny Chun Yin Chan, Shun Kit Chan, Jimmy Shiu Ming Lai and Leonard Yuen
Introduction: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but potentially life-threatening muco-cutaneous condition associated with idiosyncratic hypersensitivity to certain drugs. Ophthalmic involvement is common, typically affecting the ocular surface and eyelids. Survivors often suffer from resulting bilateral blindness and ocular dryness or pain. Objective: To report the successful management of severe ocular surface disease during the acute stage of toxic epidermal necrolysis using early amniotic membrane transplantation on both eyes in a Chinese paediatric patient. Design: Interventional case report Case report: A 15 year-old Chinese girl was transferred to the intensive care unit of Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong with TEN after taking oral cefuroxime and diclofenac. She developed bilateral kera.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000358