Since the cornea responds to various toxic stimuli by swelling and ulcerating, these changes may assume a dendriform pattern. A case of herpes simplex dendritic keratitis is presented along with its treatment. In addition, several other etiologic sources of an arborescent keratitis are discussed as to their differentiation and management implication.
由于角膜对各种毒性刺激的反应是肿胀和溃疡,这些变化可能呈现树枝状形态。本文介绍了一例单纯疱疹性树枝状角膜炎及其治疗方法。此外,还讨论了其他几种树枝状角膜炎的病因,及其鉴别诊断和治疗意义。