Tungiasis Infestation Of Dermis Fat Graft In An Anophthalmic Socket
Publication date: Available online 7 July 2018Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Alicia Galindo-Ferreiro, Dalal AlEssa, Sahar M Elkhamary, Deepak P Edward, Alberto Galvez-Ruiz, Silvana SchelliniAbstractA patient with an anophthalmic socket with a dermis-fat graft (DFG) developed inflammation and a foul odour in the right socket. The DFG was surgically removed and Tungiasis infestation was detected. This is the first case to report Tungiasis infestation in a DFG in an anophthalmic socket. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 7, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Interface Fluid Syndrome (IFS) following Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS): not related to high intraocular pressure but to endothelial failure
We describe the case of a 52 year-old female with past history of LASIK, 21 years earlier, without Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, who underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. During the early postoperative period severe corneal edema, anterior chamber cellularity and iris inflammation presented, accompanied by a clear space along the LASIK interface. Those findings were interpreted as part of a Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) and secondary interface fluid syndrome (IFS). When interface fluid was present, intraocular pressure (IOP) measured in the center of the cornea yielded very low v...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 7, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Combined cilioretinal artery and hemi-retinal vein occlusion in Sturge Weber syndrome: Expanding the clinical spectrum
Publication date: Available online 5 August 2017Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Sawsan S. Bakri, Deema Jomar, Sulaiman M. Alsulaiman, Marwan A. AbouammohAbstractA 9-year-old boy with the diagnosis of Sturge-Weber Syndrome, and port-wine stain involving the right side of the face, presented with acute visual loss of the right eye. Examination revealed a high intraocular pressure and a combined cilioretinal artery and inferior hemi-retinal vein occlusion in the right eye. Systemic work-up was negative. After controlling the intraocular pressure, gradual improvement of vision was noticed with simultaneous dis...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Corneoscleral locally aggressive fibrous histiocytoma in Xeroderma Pigmentosum patient: A case report
Publication date: Available online 7 August 2017Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Hind M. Alkatan, Azza M.Y. MaktabiAbstractXeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that has been found in all continents and racial groups in relation to faulty repair of DNA with sun exposure. Several cutaneous and ocular tumors have been described in relation to XP including fibrous histiocytoma (FH). The diagnosis of conjunctival FH is challenging owing to the rarity of this tumor and the diversity of its classification into benign, locally aggressive and malignant. We are describing a recurrent FH e...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
A clinical case of Zellweger syndrome in a patient with a previous history of ocular medulloepithelioma
Publication date: Available online 23 September 2017Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Alberto Galvez-Ruiz, Alicia Galindo-Ferreiro, Hind AlkatanAbstractPeroxisomal biogenesis disorders (PBDs) are autosomal recessive diseases caused by mutations in one of the 14 PEX genes described in the scientific literature.All of these syndromes may be associated with different mutations in the PEX genes, the most frequent being PEX1 for patients with Zellweger syndrome (ZS).In this paper, we present the case of a patient with a peculiar clinical history: evisceration of the left eye (LE) at 4 years of age because of...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
A healthy infant with bloody tears: Case report and mini-review of the literature
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2017Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Salwa Bakhurji, Sanaa A. Yassin, Reemaz M. AbdulhameedAbstractA 4-month old healthy infant was brought by her parents to the emergency department with bloody tears of three days duration. There was also intermittent yellowish discharge since birth and a history of flu-like symptoms a week prior to presentation. Extensive investigations revealed no infection or other possible etiologies. The patient was treated with antibiotic eye drops and her condition resolved within a three-four days.In the literature, 15 cases with haemol...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Water related ocular diseases: A review
Publication date: Available online 4 November 2017Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Syed Shoeb AhmadAbstractA number of ocular diseases can be attributed to contaminated water and we have coined a term “Water-related ocular diseases (WRODs)” to denote this wide-spectrum of conditions. WRODs are directly related to human contact with water and can occur through toxic, allergic, inflammatory or infective mechanisms. The non-infective causes can include chemicals used to clean swimming pools, oil spills and water-sport related injuries. Similarly, a number of infective organisms causing ocular diseases are ...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Ophthalmomyiasis externa: A case report from Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
This article reports a case of ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Oestrus ovis (sheep nasal botfly) in a young healthy male, living in Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Patient presented with acute symptoms in left eye in April, mimicking as unilateral conjunctivitis/keratitis/external ocular foreign body/uveitis. Prompt diagnosis and mechanical removal of five live larvae from conjunctival fornices of the left eye under topical anaesthesia and cyclopentolate 1% eyedrops, not only relieved patient’s severe symptoms in a single day but also prevented rare yet sight threatening complications. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Acute lacrimal gland swelling with intracranial extension and without any neurological features – A rare case report
We report a case of young adult female with swelling in the superolateral aspect of left orbit for two weeks which was diagnosed as tubercular dacryoadenitis with intracranial extension without any neurological features. Tubercular dacryoadenitis is very rare but still makes an important differential diagnosis of lacrimal gland swellings especially in endemic areas like India. Few cases of tubercular dacryoadenitis have been reported in the past; but not a single case with intracranial extension in young adults with short history and without neurological symptoms. Although radiological investigations are routinely done in ...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Bilateral orbital isolated (solitary) neurofibroma in the absence of neurofibromatosis – A case report
We report a 23-year-old female with no systemic features or family history of neurofibromatosis who presented with right upper eyelid swelling. Radiological studies revealed bilateral identical masses in the superior orbits. The patient underwent surgical excision of the lesion on the right side and it was proved to be neurofibroma. She did not have a recurrence with a follow up period of 2 years but developed sensory deficit. This is the fifth reported case of bilateral isolated neurofibroma. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Blastomyces species and orbital apex syndrome: Unsuspected co-infection
We report an initially immunocompetent patient with orbital apex syndrome (OAS) whose presentation suggested giant cell arteritis. Subsequently, metastatic carcinoma was entertained as a cause of OAS until bronchoscopy yielded Blastomyces species. The patient rapidly succumbed with multiorgan failure despite Amphotericin B administration. At post-mortem, Blastomyces co-infection with fungal hyphae in keeping with Aspergillus species was found in cavernous sinus and in infarcted optic nerve. To the best of our knowledge, co-infection with these two organisms in this clinical setting has not been reported. (Source: Saudi Jou...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Optic nerve choristoma
Publication date: January–March 2018Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 32, Issue 1Author(s): William Harrison, Patricia Pittman, Thomas Cummings (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: January–March 2018Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 32, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Changing patterns in orbital pathology
Publication date: January–March 2018Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 32, Issue 1Author(s): J.G. Heathcote (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
An update on mesenchymal tumours of the orbit with an emphasis on the value of molecular/cytogenetic testing
Publication date: January–March 2018Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 32, Issue 1Author(s): F. Roberts, E.M. MacDuffAbstractMesenchymal tumours of the orbit are uncommon. Beyond childhood primary sarcomas are extremely rare and the literature is limited to case reports and short case series. However there is a diverse assortment of benign and malignant soft tissue tumours that may involve the orbit. Techniques to identify tumour specific cytogenetic or molecular genetic abnormalities often resulting in over- expressed proteins are becoming an increasingly important ancillary technique for these tumours. This...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - July 5, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
