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A rare case of Panophthalmitis due to cobra bite

A rare case of Panophthalmitis due to cobra bite

Authors :
Suganeswari Ganesan
Aditi Ashok Kumar Agarwal
Krishnakumar Subramanian
Source :
European journal of ophthalmology. 33(1)
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Purpose Ocular manifestations of snake bite are rare, ranging from direct injury to the eye from snake venom or indirect injury due to antivenom. We report a rare case of cobra bite causing panophthalmitis due to indirect injury as a result of snake venom toxin related tissue necrosis and susceptibility to secondary infections. Methods Observational case report. External photographs, slit lamp photos, ultrasonography of the eye and histopathology of the eviscerated eye were used to characterize and describe the clinical findings. Thirty-nine-years-old male farmer presented with history of cobra snake bite on his right index finger and developed right eye sudden onset pain and redness 3 days later. On examination, features were suggestive of panophthalmitis and the eye had to be eviscerated with scleral excision. Conclusion It is important for ophthalmologist to be aware of such grave consequences of snake bite to be prepared for the emergency management of such cases.

Details

ISSN :
17246016
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European journal of ophthalmology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0438f9a51710e18e10056e1bccb92e6a