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Clinical presentation, intraocular pressure changes, AS\u2010OCT features, virological assessment by aqueous humor polymerase chain reaction (PCR), treatment, and outcomes were evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both patients developed postoperative graft dysfunction characterized by corneal edema, Descemet membrane folds, and elevated intraocular pressure, initially suggestive of acute allograft rejection. AS\u2010OCT consistently demonstrated a characteristic pattern consisting of graft folds associated with hyperreflective endothelial precipitates, even when slit\u2010lamp examination was limited by severe corneal edema. Aqueous humor PCR testing confirmed CMV DNA in both cases. Targeted antiviral therapy with oral valganciclovir led to resolution of endothelial inflammation and improvement of graft morphology. One patient required repeat endothelial keratoplasty due to irreversible endothelial damage despite virological control.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CMV endotheliitis should be considered in cases of atypical graft dysfunction after DSAEK, particularly when associated with elevated intraocular pressure and suboptimal response to corticosteroid therapy. AS\u2010OCT may represent a valuable adjunctive tool in the immunological assessment of endothelial keratoplasty by supporting early recognition of viral endotheliitis and guiding appropriate antiviral management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1155\/crop\/2019761","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,27]],"date-time":"2026-07-27T11:29:21Z","timestamp":1785151761000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Anterior Segment OCT Features of Cytomegalovirus Endotheliitis Mimicking Graft Rejection After DSAEK: Report of Two Cases and Diagnostic 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