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Title: Spontaneous resorption of an insect hair in the corneal stroma: A case report
Authors: Somsanguan Ausayakhun
Kessara Pathanapitoon
Rutchada Siriwanasan
Sopa Watananikorn
Authors: Somsanguan Ausayakhun
Kessara Pathanapitoon
Rutchada Siriwanasan
Sopa Watananikorn
Keywords: Medicine
Issue Date: 1-Mar-2005
Abstract: A case of keratitis, due to an insect hair penetrating into the deep cornea, was reported. The patient felt right ocular pain while riding a motorcycle, as an insect struck into his eye. On examination, an insect hair was seen embedded into the corneal stroma with severe corneal edema, which caused a visual acuity of the right eye decreased to hand motion. The patient was treated by a topical antibiotics, cycloplegics, and anti-inflammatory drugs, without removing the hair. After a 6-week follow-up period, there was a spontaneous resorption of the hair. There was no apparent toxic sign during 6-months of follow up, and the visual acuity improved to 6/6. The insect hair could be left in the deep cornea with careful observation, and spontaneous resorption can occur.
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http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/62408
ISSN: 01252208
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