Bilateral eyelid necrosis as a complication of pseudomonal septicaemia.
We present a case of bilateral eyelid necrosis as a result of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. This is a rare condition that occurs only in neutropenic patients. It may be unilateral or bilateral and requires aggressive management with correction of the neutrophil count, local debridement and systemic antibiotic therapy.
Dickenson
A J
AJ
Maxillofacial Unit, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, UK. Andrew@orofacial-surgery.co.uk
Yates
J
J
D000368:Aged; D003078:Colchicine / Q000009:adverse effects; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications
D003078:Colchicine