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Preseptal cellulitis due to Mycobacterium marinum.

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  • 1ENT Department, Leighton Hospital, Crewe, UK. jamesibenton@hotmail.com

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|December 15, 2006
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Mycobacterium marinum, a fish-tank granuloma, can cause rare eye infections in aquarium workers. Early diagnosis and considering water exposure are crucial for managing this atypical mycobacterium infection.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Mycobacterium marinum is an atypical mycobacterium found in aquatic environments.
  • It typically causes soft tissue infections, often on the limbs, following minor trauma.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old male aquarium worker developed preseptal cellulitis after attempting to treat a hordeolum.
  • The infection was unresponsive to antibiotics and progressed to necrosis, requiring debridement.
  • Histology revealed granulomatous inflammation, suggesting an infectious etiology.

Findings:

  • The patient's occupation and clinical presentation led to a diagnosis of Mycobacterium marinum infection.
  • This represents a rare case of peri-orbital Mycobacterium marinum infection.

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  • Literature review confirmed the rarity of this presentation.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering Mycobacterium marinum in patients with relevant water exposure, even with unusual presentations.
    • Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of atypical mycobacterial infections.
    • Underscores the diagnostic challenge posed by Mycobacterium marinum in ophthalmological and dermatological practice.