Atlas of Ophthalmology

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), Subacute

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), Subacute
In the earliest phases of EKC a follicular conjunctivitis develops. Shown here is the tarsal surface of the upper lid with multiple small hyperemic and hemorrhagic elevations. Follicles white arrows, papillary hypertrophy (black arrows)
Ruprecht, Klaus, Prof. Dr. med., Universitäts-Augenklinik, Homburg/Saar, Germany
B30.0
Cornea -> Keratitis, Keratouveitis (Infectious/Non-Infectious/Neuroparalytic/Parasitic) -> Disciform/Stromal/Interstitial/ Parenchymal Keratitis -> Viral Keratitis -> Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (Adenovirus), (EKC)
systemic disease
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