title: Streptococcal gangrene of the eyelids. Case reports.
abstract: Following a brief review of the literature, three patients with fulminating periocular infections resulting in necrosis of the eyelids are reported on. The case histories demonstrate certain common features, different aetiological factors and diverse end results. The pathogenesis, microbiology and treatment are discussed.
authors.forename: O J
authors.initials: OJ
authors.lastname: Einarsson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pers
mesh_terms: D001762:Blepharitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D009625:Noma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery