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Abstract

Purpose.

A case of Phialemonium curvatum wound corneal infection after phacoemulsification is reported.

Methods.

Case report.

Results.

The marked aggressiveness of this fungus is demonstrated by the absence of therapeutic response to both medical and surgical treatment.

Conclusions.

The poor outcome resulted in evisceration of the affected eye.

Keywords

Cornea Corneal infection Evisceration Fungus Phialemonium curvatum Wound infection

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