Citation

Limaiem R, Chaabouni A, El Maazi A, Mnasri H, Mghaieth F, El Matri L. J. Fr. Ophtalmol. 2009; 32(4): 277-279.

Vernacular Title

Lesions oculaires par piqure d'abeille. A propos d'un cas.

Affiliation

Service B, Institut Hedi Rais d'Ophtalmologie, Tunis, Tunisie. rlimaiem@yahoo.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Masson Editeur)

DOI

10.1016/j.jfo.2009.01.007

PMID

19769859

Abstract

Bee stings of the cornea are rarely reported but can potentially cause serious ophthalmologic injuries. Locally, damage occurs through toxic and immunologic reactions and from the stinger retained in the cornea. Early recognition of the possible complications and appropriate treatment may help to prevent permanent loss of vision. Removal of a retained bee stinger remains controversial. We present a case of corneal bee sting with retained stinger apparatus and associated anterior uveitis and discuss the pathologic mechanisms of injury and evaluation of these uncommon presentations.

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