M. Moro-Muniz , J. Raga Cervera , G. Genovés , A. Adloff-Alonso , A. Janicka-Caulineau , D. Salom
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Endoftalmitis atípica por Streptococcus pneumoniae
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular infection resulting from hematogenous spread of microorganisms. Although Streptococcus pneumoniae is an uncommon cause, its aggressiveness can lead to severe complications.
We present the case of a 48-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with blurred vision and periorbital pain in the right eye. Examination revealed hypertensive panuveitis with vitreous hemorrhage. Broad-spectrum topical and systemic antibiotics were initiated.
Imaging studies showed signs of orbital cellulitis without venous thrombosis, and aqueous humor culture confirmed the presence of S. pneumoniae, prompting hospital admission. Despite treatment, clinical progression led to the development of an intraorbital abscess requiring evisceration, after which the patient evolved favorably, allowing for later prosthesis placement.
This case highlights the aggressiveness of pneumococcal endogenous endophthalmitis and the importance of early, multidisciplinary management.
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La revista Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología, editada mensualmente por la propia Sociedad, tiene como objetivo publicar trabajos de investigación básica y clínica como artículos originales; casos clínicos, innovaciones técnicas y correlaciones clinicopatológicas en forma de comunicaciones cortas; editoriales; revisiones; cartas al editor; comentarios de libros; información de eventos; noticias personales y anuncios comerciales, así como trabajos de temas históricos y motivos inconográficos relacionados con la Oftalmología. El título abreviado es Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol, y debe ser utilizado en bibliografías, notas a pie de página y referencias bibliográficas.