Spontaneous corneal perforation in pellucid marginal degeneration

We present a report of a spontaneous corneal perforation in a patient with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. We describe the presentation and management of a 74 year old male with spontaneous corneal perforation related to pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. The corneal perforation was rep...

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Published inThe CLAO journal Vol. 24; no. 3; p. 186
Main Authors Orlin, S E, Sulewski, M E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1998
Subjects
Aged
Cornea - pathology
Cornea - surgery
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - etiology
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - pathology
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary - surgery
Corneal Transplantation
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Rupture, Spontaneous
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Summary:We present a report of a spontaneous corneal perforation in a patient with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. We describe the presentation and management of a 74 year old male with spontaneous corneal perforation related to pellucid marginal corneal degeneration. The corneal perforation was repaired with a 3 mm penetrating patch graft. The cornea has remained stable for 7 years with no further progression of corneal ectasia in either eye. Although rare, spontaneous corneal perforations in patients with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration can occur, and patients should be cautioned about this possibility.
ISSN:0733-8902