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Case Reports
. 2009 Nov-Dec;19(6):1076-8.
doi: 10.1177/112067210901900630.

Varicella endotheliitis: a case report

Alireza Khodabande  1
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Varicella endotheliitis: a case report

Alireza Khodabande. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of varicella endotheliitis.

Methods: An 18-year-old patient with varicella presented with photophobia and reduced vision in his left eye because of disciform corneal endotheliitis.

Results: Ocular symptoms and signs resolved completely except for small sectoral iris atrophy with combined antiviral and corticosteroid therapy.

Conclusions: We report a rare presentation of varicella.

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