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Clear corneal endothelial plaque was observed at the scar region of the excised pterygium.. Note: No remarkable stromal infiltration, no edema, and no epithelial defect.
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Slit lamp examination disclosed clear corneal endothelial plaque and fibrous tissue in the anterior chamber with no remarkable corneal focus (Figure 1).
One day after ceasing steroid administration, the corneal endothelial plaque was enlarged and a stromal fluffy abscess with hypopyon formed.. Note: Box shows yeast surrounded by many neutrophils and few macrophages, detected by smear of retrocorneal plaque. Bar: 20 mum.
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On the day after finishing steroid therapy, the typical appearance of mycotic keratitis, such as a stromal fluffy abcess with stromal infiltration and edema accompanied by endothelial plaque, was observed (Figure 2). The smear of the excised plaque disclosed yeast by Gram staining (Figure 2).