Septic endophthalmitis associated with bacteremia and liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae
Martínez, M.; Castro, F.; Ocasio, R.; Vázquez, G.; Ramírez Ronda, C.H.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 83(11): 485-486
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 1811594 Document Number: 700685
Pyogenic liver abscess is a serious clinical problem associated with severe complications in 10-20% of cases. Metastatic septic endophthalmitis is a rare complication associated with liver abscess. Despite appropriate treatment the outcome is devastating. We will review in this case presentation some important aspects of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for septic endophthalmitis.
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