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'''Corneal ulcer''' is benign pathology of the [[eye]] characterized by (a focal) loss of the corneal epithelium.
'''Corneal ulcer''' is benign pathology of the [[eye]] characterized by (a focal) loss of the corneal epithelium.



Revision as of 15:30, 9 February 2016

Corneal ulcer
Diagnosis in short

Corneal ulcer. H&E stain. (WC)

LM full thickness loss of epithelium
LM DDx squamous dysplasia
Site eye - cornea

Prognosis dependent on severity

Corneal ulcer is benign pathology of the eye characterized by (a focal) loss of the corneal epithelium.

General

  • Cause: trauma.[1]
  • May threaten sight in the eye.[1]

Microscopic

Feature:

DDx:

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Corneal Button, Left Eye, Keratoplasty: 
- Corneal ulcer associated with neovascularization and chronic inflammation.
- NEGATIVE for dysplasia.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ahmed, F.; House, RJ.; Feldman, BH. (Sep 2015). "Corneal Abrasions and Corneal Foreign Bodies.". Prim Care 42 (3): 363-75. doi:10.1016/j.pop.2015.05.004. PMID 26319343.