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thiotepa and Keratitis

thiotepa has been researched along with Keratitis in 2 studies

Thiotepa: A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant. It causes skin, gastrointestinal, CNS, and bone marrow damage. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), thiotepa may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 11th ed).

Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Pterygium excision was complicated by bacterial corneoscleritis and endophthalmitis in two patients, one who had received postoperative beta irradiation and the other topical thiotepa."3.67Bacterial corneoscleritis complicating pterygium excision. ( Farrell, PL; Smith, RE, 1989)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
LAVERGNE, G1
COLMANT, IA1
Farrell, PL1
Smith, RE1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for thiotepa and Keratitis

ArticleYear
[INHIBITION OF CORNEAL VASCULARIZATION BY TRIETHYLENETHIO-PHOSPHORAMIDE. EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL STUDY].
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 1963, Volume: 135

    Topics: Blood Vessels; Corneal Opacity; Corneal Ulcer; Keratitis; Pharmacology; Phosphoramides; Rabbits; Res

1963
Bacterial corneoscleritis complicating pterygium excision.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1989, May-15, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Beta Particles; Combined Modality Therapy; Endophthalmitis; Female; Humans; Keratitis;

1989