Nonpseudomonal ecthyma gangrenosum of the upper lid treated with lid reconstruction.
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2015-10
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Abstract
Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a cutaneous infection which
usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. We report
a case of EG of the eyelid treated with escharotomy and skin
grafting, highlighting the importance of surgical management.
A 2‑year‑old Asian Indian female presented to us with right
upper lid edema with a large necrotic area. The child received
intravenous cefotaxime for a week and the necrotic area turned
to a well‑defined eschar. Escharotomy with wound debridement
and skin grafting was done. The present case highlights the
importance of surgical intervention to prevent the sequelae of
scarring of upper lid.
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Ecthyma, lid necrosis, skin graft
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Kumar S Praveen, Kumar K V Praveen, Kaliaperumal Subashini, Ashokan Arjun. Nonpseudomonal ecthyma gangrenosum of the upper lid treated with lid reconstruction. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015 Oct; 63(10): 798-800.