In which of the following condition fascicular ulcer is seen:: (A) HSV keratitis, (B) Spring catarrh, (C) Riboflavin deficiency, (D) Phlyctenularkeratoconjunctivitis
Answer is D. Fascicular ulcer is seen with phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis. Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis Cause: Staphylococcus/ M. Tuberculosis Lesions are seen near limbus Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction Predominantly affect children Fascicular ulcer has Prominent leash of blood vessels Can also cause Sacrofulous ulcer that has shallow margin due to breakdown of small limbal phlycten.