Hypopyon
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Hypopyon is a leukocytic exudate, seen in the anterior chamber of the eye. It is usually accompanied by redness of the conjunctiva and the underlying episclera. It is a sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea & iris, i.e. iritis, which is a form of anterior uveitis.
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Hypopyon can also be present in a corneal ulcer (Keratitis), particularly of fungal etiology like Aspergillus and Fusarium sp., Behcet's disease, endophthalmitis, and panuveitis/panophthalmitis.
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