title: Non-progressive periorbital necrotising fasciitis.
abstract: Necrotising fasciitis is a potentially devastating soft tissue infection with a significant fatality rate. Streptococcus is commonly associated, although the cause may be polymicrobial. Early recognition is essential and aggressive surgical intervention may be required to prevent the rapid spread of infection along fascial planes. We report an unusual case of necrotising fasciitis of the eyelids with spontaneous limitation of the area of necrosis.
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London, UK. victorhu@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D018450:Disease Progression; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents