Fungal scleritis after cataract surgery. Successful outcome using itraconazole

Cornea. 1992 Mar;11(2):151-4. doi: 10.1097/00003226-199203000-00010.

Abstract

We report the development of fungal scleritis in a 53-year-old man after uncomplicated cataract surgery. Histopathology and culture identified the organism as Aspergillus flavus. Clinically, the patient worsened on treatment with oral ketoconazole and topical amphotericin B with progression of multifocal scleral nodules and necrosis. Resolution of inflammation was achieved using oral itraconazole, a new triazole antifungal agent. The patient achieved 20/15-2 visual acuity and remains free of symptoms and signs for greater than 2 years after discontinuation of all treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy*
  • Aspergillosis / etiology
  • Aspergillus flavus
  • Cataract Extraction / adverse effects*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / drug therapy*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / etiology
  • Humans
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole / analogs & derivatives*
  • Ketoconazole / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Scleritis / drug therapy*
  • Scleritis / etiology
  • Scleritis / microbiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole