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Bilateral tubercular lid abscess--a case report.

D K Mehta, Sahnikamal, P Ashok

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    Tuberculosis commonly affects the body, including the eyes. This report details a rare case of bilateral tubercular eyelid abscesses without systemic tuberculosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a widespread infectious disease globally.
    • Ocular manifestations of tuberculosis are relatively common.
    • Eyelid involvement in TB is infrequent.

    Observation:

    • A rare case of bilateral eyelid abscesses caused by tuberculosis is presented.
    • The patient showed no signs of active systemic tuberculosis.

    Findings:

    • The case highlights a rare presentation of ocular tuberculosis.
    • Bilateral tubercular lid abscesses occurred in the absence of systemic disease.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the spectrum of ocular tuberculosis presentations.

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  • It underscores the importance of considering TB in eyelid lesions, even without systemic symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and management of ocular TB are crucial for preventing vision loss.