Application of Umbilical Cord Serum in the Management of a Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect in a Patient with Graft-versus-host Disease
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Case Report
P: 19-21
April 2017

Application of Umbilical Cord Serum in the Management of a Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect in a Patient with Graft-versus-host Disease

Cyprus J Med Sci 2017;2(1):19-21
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Near East University School of Medicine, Nicosia, Cyprus
2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Near East University School of Medicine, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Received Date: 28.02.2017
Accepted Date: 27.03.2017
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ABSTRACT

A persistent epithelial defect (PED) of the cornea is challenging in the field of ophthalmology. We present the case of a patient with a PED and its alternative management with umbilical cord serum (UCS). The patient who had the PED in both eyes was treated with UCS for 3 weeks. The epithelial defect healed, and complaints decreased at the end of treatment. UCS is an effective alternative in treating patients with PEDs.

Keywords:
Persistent epithelial defect
umbilical cord serum
autologous serum
graft-versus-host disease
dry eye disease