Varicella endotheliitis: a case report

Abstract

Purpose

To report a case of varicella endotheliitis.

Methods

An 18-year-old patient with varicella presented with photophobia and reduced vision in his left eye because of disciform corneal endotheliitis.

Results

Ocular symptoms and signs resolved completely except for small sectoral iris atrophy with combined antiviral and corticosteroid therapy.

Conclusions

We report a rare presentation of varicella.

Keywords

Acyclovir Endotheliitis Primary varicella

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