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Partially absorbed cataractous lens in the anterior chamber revealing neglected severe ocular contusion: a case report

Authors: Viola Andin Dohvoma, Steve Robert Ebana Mvogo, Pepin Williams Atipo-tsiba, Emilienne Epee, Paul Jean Adrien Atangana, Samuel Amvene Nko’o, Côme Ebana Mvogo

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Ocular contusion can produce severe lesions, which if not treated appropriately and promptly, can lead to visual impairment. Ocular contusion in childhood may not be reported by children.

Case presentation

A 27 year old female presented with a partially absorbed cataractous lens that was dislocated into the anterior chamber of her left eye. There was mild anterior chamber reaction. She reported no history of ocular trauma; but associated findings and further investigations were in favour of a post-traumatic aetiology.

Conclusion

All ocular injuries require a detailed ophthalmological examination to assess vision and the extent of lesions.

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Title: Partially absorbed cataractous lens in the anterior chamber revealing neglected severe ocular contusion: a case report
Authors: Viola Andin Dohvoma
Steve Robert Ebana Mvogo
Pepin Williams Atipo-tsiba
Emilienne Epee
Paul Jean Adrien Atangana
Samuel Amvene Nko’o
Côme Ebana Mvogo
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-017-0594-0

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Partially absorbed cataractous lens in the anterior chamber revealing neglected severe ocular contusion: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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