Ultrasound biomicroscopy and histopathology of sclerocornea.
Journal Article
PURPOSE: We present a clinicopathologic case report of sclerocornea with the intent of showing the usefulness of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and the correlation of histopathologic findings. METHODS: An infant with congenital bilateral sclerocornea was seen for an evaluation under anesthesia. Dense opacification of both corneas prevented adequate examination of both anterior and posterior segments of the eye. UBM was performed preoperatively with subsequent corneal transplantation of the left eye. The corneal button was submitted for histopathologic examination. RESULTS: Preoperative UBM proved helpful in assessing the status of the cornea as well as the anterior chamber and its structures. Findings on histopathologic examination correlated well with the results on UBM and confirmed the diagnosis of sclerocornea. CONCLUSION: We recommend the use of UBM in assessing opacified corneas to assist in obtaining a diagnosis, to highlight potential associated structural anomalies, and to help guide decisions regarding surgical management.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kim, T; Cohen, EJ; Schnall, BM; Affel, EL; Eagle, RC
Published Date
- July 1998
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 / 4
Start / End Page
- 443 - 445
PubMed ID
- 9676919
Pubmed Central ID
- 9676919
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0277-3740
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00003226-199807000-00017
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States