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Ocular effects of sulfur mustard

(2013) Ocular effects of sulfur mustard. Iranian Journal of Ophthalmology. pp. 90-106. ISSN 2345279x (ISSN)

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Abstract

Purpose: To review current knowledge about ocular effects of sulfur mustard (SM) and the associated histopathologic findings and clinical manifestations Methods: Literature review of medical articles (human and animal studies) was accomplished using PubMed, Scopus and ISI databases. A total of 274 relevant articles in English were retrieved and reviewed thoroughly. Results: Eyes are the most sensitive organs to local toxic effects of mustard gas. Ocular injuries are mediated through different toxic mechanisms including: biochemical damages, biomolecular and gene expression modification, induction of immunologic and inflammatory reactions, disturbing ultrastructural architecture of the cornea, and long-lasting corneal denervation. The resulting ocular injuries can roughly be categorized into acute or chronic complications. Most of the patients recover from acute injuries, but a minority of victims will suffer from chronic ocular complications. Mustard gas keratopathy (MGK) is a devastating late complication of SM intoxication that proceeds from limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). Conclusion: SM induces several different damaging changes in case of ocular exposure; hence leading to a broad spectrum of ocular manifestations in terms of severity, timing and form. Unfortunately, no effective strategy has been introduced yet to inhibit or restore these damaging changes. © 2013 by the Iranian Society of Ophthalmology.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Corneal injury Mustard gas keratopathy Ocular complication Sulfur mustard
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Page Range: pp. 90-106
Journal or Publication Title: Iranian Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal Index: Scopus
Volume: 25
Number: 2
ISSN: 2345279x (ISSN)
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/1078

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