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Abstract #123421 Published in IGR 25-1
Bilateral Endogenous Endophthalmitis With Klebsiella pneumoniae Bacteremia Secondary to Hepatic Abscess
Rao A; Taylor MK; Marco T; Chun ZCureus 2024; 16: e66287
endophthalmitis is a rare cause of endogenous endophthalmitis, with very few cases documented in the US. We present a male patient in his 60s with a history of latent tuberculosis who presented to the hospital with complaints of acute bilateral vision loss that began three days prior to admission. The workup revealed bacteremia, a large hepatic abscess, severe orbital swelling, and acute angle-closure glaucoma. The patient received intravitreal antibiotics, intravenous antibiotics, a hepatic drain, intraocular pressure-lowering medications, and steroids. Bacteremia was cleared with antibiotics and source control; however, vision loss did not improve. This case emphasizes the acuity and severity of endogenous endophthalmitis and outlines the need for immediate intervention with the onset of symptoms to prevent irreversible vision loss.
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Tucson, USA.
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