%0 Journal Article
%T Fungal Keratitis and Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a HIV Positive Patient
%A Thanuja Pradeep
%A Ramya Marappa
%J Open Journal of Ophthalmology
%P 108-111
%@ 2165-7416
%D 2016
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojoph.2016.62015
%X Aim: We report a case of fungal keratitis and Ocular Surface Squalous Neoplasia
(OSSN) occurring in a HIV positive patient. Method: A 32-year-old female patient
presented with a non-healing ulcer, which was diagnosed as fungal keratitis. On
examination her ocular surface also revealed OSSN on the nasal bulbar
conjunctiva. Serological investigations revealed HIV positive status with CD 4
counts of 61 cells/¦Ěl. Patient was treated for fungal keratitis with topical
antifungals and also underwent excision bio<span>psy
of OSSN which was reported as conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia. The ulcer
showed significant response to topical medication only after the commencement
of Anti-Retroviral</span> Therapy (ART). Conclusion: This case emphasizes on
the importance of a thorough ocular examination to rule out associated ocular
conditions and investigations to rule out immunosuppressive status in a
non-healing ulcer.
%K Fungal Keratitis
%K OSSN
%K HIV
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=66400