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Palbebral anthrax.
1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elaziğ, Turkey. scelebi_63@yahoo.com
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 18, 2001
Summary
Cutaneous anthrax can affect the eyelids, causing lesions that may lead to ectropion. Prompt treatment with intravenous penicillin G effectively resolved eyelid anthrax lesions with minimal scarring.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Anthrax is a zoonotic infection.
- Cutaneous anthrax can manifest with eyelid lesions.
- Eyelid lesions may result in cicatricial ectropion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of eyelid anthrax.
- To highlight the potential for ectropion in cutaneous anthrax eyelid lesions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective examination of eight patients (3 women, 5 men) with eyelid anthrax.
- Treatment with intravenous penicillin G as monotherapy.
Main Results:
- All patients presented with itchy, erythematous eyelid papules that progressed to necrotizing ulcers with black eschar.
- Lesions resolved in all patients.
- Mild cicatrization of the eyelid was observed in all cases.
Conclusions:
- Cutaneous anthrax is an important consideration in patients with eyelid ulcers or eschars, especially with animal exposure history.
- Intravenous penicillin G is an effective treatment for eyelid anthrax.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent severe complications like ectropion.