Granulomatous inflammation in Acanthamoeba keratitis: an immunohistochemical study of five cases and review of literature.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2005 Oct; 23(4): 231-8
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Acanthamoeba keratitis usually presents as a necrotizing stromal inflammation. We report a rare presentation of granulomatous inflammation in Acanthamoeba keratitisMETHODS:
Retrospective clinico-pathologic case series.RESULTS:
Five corneal tissues (3 corneal buttons, 2-eviscerated contents) from patients suffering from severe Acanthamoeba keratitis not responding to anti-Acanthamoeba treatment, revealed a florid granulomotous inflammation with multinucleated giant cells in the posterior stroma and around Descemet's membrane. Phagocytosed parasites were noted within the giant cells. Vascularization of the corneal stroma was noted in two cases. Immunophenotyping revealed a predominance of T lymphocytes and macrophages. Clinically, four of five cases had shown features of limbal and scleral involvement.CONCLUSION:
Granulomatous inflammation in the posterior corneal stroma, is not an uncommon finding in Acanthamoeba keratitis and could possibly be immune-mediated, contributing to persistence and progression of disease. Clinical Relevance Presence of granulomatous inflammation in Acanthamoeba keratitis, in most cases is associated with limbal and scleral involvement and therefore could be considered as one of the poor prognostic markers. Further studies are required to ascertain the specific clinical features and appropriate management strategies in these cases.
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Asunto principal:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Acanthamoeba
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Queratitis por Acanthamoeba
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Adulto
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Granuloma
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Animales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
Microbiology
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
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