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Pole to Pole Intraocular Transit of Tarantula Hairs—An Intriguing Cause of Red Eye
Joint Authors
Pacheco, Patricio
Sallam, Ahmed
Lightman, Sue
Sheth, Hiten G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This intriguing case report provides novel images and a description of the anterior and rarer posterior segment findings seen in ocular inflammation associated with tarantula spider hair exposure.
We present an interventional case report of a 9-year-old boy who presented with a red, sore eye.
Slit lamp examination revealed right eye injection, multiple small hairs at differing levels of the cornea with associated opacities and inflammation within the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.
Only after detailed and repeated questioning did the aetiology become apparent.
Conservative management in the form of topical steroid and antibiotics was commenced and he did well with no obvious sequelae in the medium term.
Healthcare personnel (and indeed pet shop owners, arachnid enthusiasts and even parents) should be aware of the potential ocular complications of tarantula hair exposure and clinicians should perhaps specifically ask about pet-keeping when presented with an unusual red eye.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sheth, Hiten G.& Pacheco, Patricio& Sallam, Ahmed& Lightman, Sue. 2009. Pole to Pole Intraocular Transit of Tarantula Hairs—An Intriguing Cause of Red Eye. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sheth, Hiten G.…[et al.]. Pole to Pole Intraocular Transit of Tarantula Hairs—An Intriguing Cause of Red Eye. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sheth, Hiten G.& Pacheco, Patricio& Sallam, Ahmed& Lightman, Sue. Pole to Pole Intraocular Transit of Tarantula Hairs—An Intriguing Cause of Red Eye. Case Reports in Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450529
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450529