Human Amniotic Membrane Graft in the Management of Peripheral Hypertrophic Subepithelial Corneal Degeneration: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In this report, we describe the case of peripheral hypertrophic subepithelial corneal degeneration (PHSCD), managed with surgical excision and a human amniotic membrane (hAM) graft.

Case presentation

A 45-year-old female Caucasian patient presented with decreased vision, itching, and burning in both eyes, and a presence of pseudopterygium in the right eye, causing visual decline. Routine ocular exams and anterior segment OCT led to the diagnosis of PHSCD, after a careful differential diagnosis with other similar clinical occurrences. Subsequently, the patient was successfully managed with surgical intervention and an amniotic membrane graft placement.

Conclusion

PHSCD is a rare disease, which in advanced cases can be successfully managed with hAM graft. N

SUBMITTER: Rosetta P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842008 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature