Corneal ulcer

Corneal ulcer
Corneal ulcer. Marked generalized inflammation related to bacterial infection in this immunocompromised host. The cornea itself has become opaque secondary to this process. (Image courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D.)
ICD-10	H16.0
ICD-9	370.00
MedlinePlus	001032 MedlinePlus2

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgical options | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies

See also

• Corneal abrasion
• Keratitis