Staphylococcus hominis Endophthalmitis Associated With a Capsular Hypopyon - 18/08/11
, William J. Wirostko, MD, Steve H. Kim, MD, Kenneth B. Simons, MDRésumé |
Purpose |
To report a case of Staphylococcus hominis endophthalmitis associated with a capsular hypopyon.
Design |
Interventional case report.
Methods |
A 51-year-old man presented with chronic postcataract extraction inflammation and underwent vitrectomy, partial capsulectomy, and intravitreal antibiotic injections, followed by explantation of the intraocular lens and capsule.
Results |
A capsular hypopyon in the absence of an anterior chamber hypopyon was noted. Cultures of the vitreous and capsule revealed Staphylococcus hominis, a coagulase-negative gram-positive organism.
Conclusions |
We are unaware of previous reports of endophthalmitis caused by Staphylococcus hominis, and could find none in a computerized search using MEDLINE. This case adds Staphylococcus hominis to the list of causative organisms in chronic endophthalmitis and illustrates the rare finding of a capsular hypopyon.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.| Supported in part by an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York, New York. |
Vol 139 - N° 5
P. 930-932 - mai 2005 Retour au numéro
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