Case Reports

Transpalpebral Migration of Solid Silicone Explant in a Phthisical Globe

Nikunj J. Shah, DNB; Subhadra Jalali, MS; Vinay A. Shah, MD and Savitri Sharma, MD

ABSTRACT

A rare case of transpalpebral migration of a solid silicone explant associated with polymicrobial infection in a pthisical eye is described. The condition resolved completely after surgical removal, wound repair, and antibiotic therapy. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:423-425.]

AUTHORS

From the Smt. Kanuri Santhamma Retina-Vitreous Center (NJS, SJ, VAS), and Jhaveri Microbiologic Center (SS), L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.

Accepted for publication July 14, 2004.

Address reprint requests to Subhadra Jalali, MS, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, L.V. Prasad Marg, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, India.