The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive account of an exceptional case involving the presentation of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in a newborn. Furthermore, it aims to document the successful regression of CRS through medical treatment alone. We present the case of a five-day-old infant who was referred to our facility as a CRS case. The patient presented with bilateral white corneal opacity, which was observed shortly after birth. The mother was diagnosed as rubella-positive during pregnancy. Upon the initial examination under anesthesia, both eyes exhibited central white corneal opacity accompanied by large intrastromal cysts. Although a few breaks in Descemet's membrane were observed in both eyes, there were no signs of vascularization or the presence of iridocorneal or lenticular-corneal adhesions. After undergoing medical treatment consisting of topical sodium chloride and steroids, the cysts in both eyes completely regressed. Subsequently, the patient underwent penetrating keratoplasty to further address the dense scar. This case enhances our comprehension of ophthalmological complications associated with CRS and provides valuable insights into alternative therapeutic approaches for corneal stromal cysts.
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