Abstract:SUMMARY:When the cornea of the eye dissolves, most commonly secondary to infection or trauma, the ventral wall of the anterior chamber of the eye is no longer supported and thus bulges forward, enlarging the anterior chamber volume. This is referred to as a corneal melt, and it has a unique CT appearance that has not been previously described.A corneal melt is a complete breakdown of the corneal structure, which can be initiated by a variety of conditions most commonly related to infections, prior surgery, sys… Show more
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