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Vol. 98. Issue 8.
Pages 470-472 (August 2023)
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Vol. 98. Issue 8.
Pages 470-472 (August 2023)
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Keratouveitis and conjunctivitis caused by Euphorbia ingens: A case review
Queratouveítis y conjuntivitis causadas por Euphorbia ingens. Revisión de un caso
A.J. Rallo-Lópeza,
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rallo.1c@gmail.com

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, S. Montolío-Marzob, J.V. Piá-Ludeñab
a Clínica Baviera - AIER EYE Group, Valencia, Spain
b FISABIO Oftalmología Médica, Valencia, Spain
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Euphorbia ingens is a ubiquitous plant who has a milky sap. It can accidentally harm human´s eye by its caustic nature, causing conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, anterior staphyloma and corneal scarring in untreated patients. We present the case of a patient whose eye came into contact with the milky sap. He suffered conjunctivitis, corneal epithelial defect and uveitis. After intensive treatment, his eye made a complete recovery. We recommend gloves and protecting glasses before handling these types of plants.

Keywords:
Milky sap
Euphorbia
Keratitis
Anterior acute uveitis
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Euphorbia ingens es una planta ubicua, que contiene una savia lechosa. Puede accidentalmente dañar los ojos de los humanos por su naturaleza cáustica, causando conjuntivitis, queratitis, uveítis, estafiloma anterior y cicatrización corneal en pacientes no tratados. Presentamos el caso de un paciente cuyo ojo entró en contacto con esta savia lechosa, causándole conjuntivitis, defecto epitelial corneal y uveítis. Después de un tratamiento intensivo, su ojo se recuperó completamente. Recomendamos el uso de guantes y gafas protectoras antes de manipular este tipo de plantas.

Palabras clave:
Savia lechosa
Euphorbia
Queratitis
Uveítis anterior aguda

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