Corneal Endotheliitis Associated with a Methicillin Resistant Pyogenic Liver Abscess

Endotheliitis is the inflammation of the corneal endothelium resulting in edema and subsequent loss of vision. Bacterial causes of corneal inflammation primarily of the epithelium with subsequent, secondary involvement of the endothelium have previously been described. Notably, however, there are no reports of isolated endotheliitis related to a bacterial pathogen. We report, for the first time, a case of corneal endotheliitis associated with a pyogenic liver abscess caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Treatment targeting the underlying source of infection led to visual recovery in our patient.

Keywords: Bacteria; Cornea; Corneal Endotheliitis; Immunology; Pyogenic Liver Abscess; Sepsis.