Idiopathic subconjunctival abscess.
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چکیده
Subconjunctival abscess is a relatively rare cause of ocular infection. It is usually associated with predisposing factors such as previous trauma or surgery. We report a case of subconjunctival abscess in a 61-year-old woman with no known risk factors. The subconjunctival abscess resolved completely after surgical excision and treatment with topical ciprofloxacin. The final vision preserved 20/20.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chang Gung medical journal
دوره 27 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004