Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2021; 9(30): 9244-9254
Published online Oct 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i30.9244
Choroidal metastatic mucinous abscess caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A case report
Zhao Li, Wen Gao, Yan-Ming Tian, Yun Xiao
Zhao Li, Wen Gao, Yun Xiao, Ophthalmic Center, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Region, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Yan-Ming Tian, PLA Eye Center, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Region, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Li Z and Gao W performed the analyses and wrote the manuscript; Gao W contributed to the conception of the study; Tian YM performed the operation; Yun Xiao helped perform the analysis with constructive discussions; Li Z and Gao W were responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Wen Gao, MM, Attending Doctor, Ophthalmic Center, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Region, No. 754 Beijing Middle Road, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. 864591003@qq.com
Received: May 26, 2021
Peer-review started: May 26, 2021
First decision: June 15, 2021
Revised: June 15, 2021
Accepted: July 28, 2021
Article in press: July 28, 2021
Published online: October 26, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is considered a common pathogenic bacterium. We present herein a rare case of choroidal metastatic mucinous abscess caused by P. aeruginosa. This case is peculiar because the abscess formed due to the dissemination of bacterial infection from the lung to the eye and was confined to the choroid. Analysis of blood from the lungs revealed that the P. aeruginosa had disseminated into the choroidal blood vessels. Due to the reduced blood flow, the bacteria had reproduced in the choroid and formed a mucinous abscess.