[Severe Aspergillus endophthalmitis occurring after liver transplantation in an 8-month-old baby]

Ophthalmologe. 2008 Jan;105(1):66-9. doi: 10.1007/s00347-007-1504-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Immunosuppressed patients and transplant patients bear an increased risk for invasive aspergillosis and Aspergillus endophthalmitis. An 8-month-old boy developed severe unilateral panuveitis after liver transplantation. Bronchopulmonary infiltrates were present, but a pulmonary Aspergillus infection was not confirmed. An enucleation was performed in order to prevent a life-threatening disseminated Aspergillus infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / etiology*
  • Endophthalmitis / diagnosis*
  • Endophthalmitis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male