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Ocular Immunology and Inflammation Volume 29, 2021 - Issue 4
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Invited Review

Hypopyon: Is-it Infective or Noninfective?

Imen Ksiaaa Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
, MD,
Nesrine Abrouga Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
, MD,
Anis Mahmoudb Department of Ophthalmology, Taher Sfar University Hospital of Mahdia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
, MD,
Hager Ben Amora Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
, MD,
Sonia Attiaa Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
, MD,
Sana Khochtalia Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
, MD &
Moncef Khairallaha Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, TunisiaCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD show all
Pages 817-829 | Received 20 Jan 2021, Accepted 19 Apr 2021, Published online: 13 Jul 2021
 
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ABSTRACT

Hypopyon usually corresponds to the sedimentation of white blood cells, and it signifies severe intraocular inflammation. This key clinical sign may occur in association with a wide variety of infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions that may be sight- and, occasionally, life-threatening. A careful history and thorough clinical examination are the cornerstones for orienting the differential diagnosis, identifying the causative agent, and initiating prompt and appropriate treatment. This review outlines the clinical characteristics and management of hypopyon in relation with the underlying causative infectious or noninfectious ocular or systemic diseases.

Acknowledgments

This work has been supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Tunisia

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The authors declare no conflict of interest

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