Evaluation of ocular surface cytological changes in jaundice

ABSTRACT

The aim of our work is to evaluate any cytological changes in the ocular surface in Jaundice. Thirty patients with Jaundice due to different causes were included in this study. All cases were from Ain-Shams University Hospital, outpatient clinic, of different age group and of the same social class. Full ophthalmological and Physical examination were done for each patient, in addition to conjunctival Impression C'ytology technique to roll out any Cytological Changes. All data were recorded. Thirty Jaundiced patient were included in this study, with Peak age 31, of the same social class and of different sexes. Full physical examination revealed presence of constitutional symptoms with different mode of onset and with presence of mild abnormalities in general examination in some cases. Full ophthalmological examination revealed no abnormalities other than the yellowish discoloration of the sclerae and conjunctiva. Impression cytology shows a striking criterias in the cytological picture. Impression cytology is a useful tool to find out any ocular surface cytological changes to avoid complications