[Chemical burns caused by crust anemone].
Verätzung durch Krustenanemone.
Chemical burn
Chemosis
Conjunctival irritation
Palytoxin
Protopalythoa
Journal
Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
ISSN: 1433-0423
Titre abrégé: Ophthalmologe
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 9206148
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2019
Apr 2019
Historique:
pubmed:
21
6
2018
medline:
26
7
2019
entrez:
21
6
2018
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
We present a case of a toxic reaction in both eyes caused by secretions from an encrusting anemone of the genus Protopalythoa. The patient presented with chemosis and follicular reaction of the conjunctiva and whitish spots on the limbus. Under local treatment with steroids and antibiotic eyedrops, remission was achieved within a few days. Palytoxin, a poisonous component of Protopalythoa secretions, leads to inhibition of the sodium-potassium-ATPase, to destabilization of the membrane potential and to cell death. Ocular exposure can lead to severe anatomical and functional impairments with systemic symptoms.
Identifiants
pubmed: 29923030
doi: 10.1007/s00347-018-0742-9
pii: 10.1007/s00347-018-0742-9
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
ger
Pagination
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