North American blastomycosis of the eyelid.
A 26-year-old diabetic man presented with a papillomatous eyelid lesion. Histopathology was consistent with Blastomyces dermatitidis. A 1-year course of itraconazole led to resolution in this case. Although skin is the most common extrapulmonary site of blastomycosis, eyelid involvement is rare. Prompt diagnosis and treatment improve morbidity and mortality.
Pemberton
John D
JD
Department of Ophthalmology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505, USA.
Vidor
Ira
I
Sivak-Callcott
Jennifer A
JA
Bailey
Nathanael G
NG
Sarwari
Arif R
AR
D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001759:Blastomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole