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Cutaneous Anthrax on the Upper Eyelid.

Ekrem Celik¹, Tansu Gonen²

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Tekirdag City Hospital, Tekirdag, Turkey.

Case Reports in Ophthalmology

|November 1, 2021

Summary

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Cutaneous anthrax, a rare bacterial infection, can present as a single eyelid lesion. Early diagnosis of Bacillus anthracis is crucial, especially in areas where anthrax is common.

Keywords:

Bacillus anthracis Cutaneous anthrax Upper eyelid

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Dermatology

Background:

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form, often resulting from contact with infected animals or animal products.

Observation:

A 46-year-old female presented with a distinctive black, crusty lesion on her upper eyelid.
The patient reported recent contact with undercooked meat purchased from a local butcher.

Findings:

Skin culture confirmed the presence of Bacillus anthracis, leading to a diagnosis of cutaneous anthrax.
The clinical presentation and patient history were consistent with a zoonotic transmission route.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering anthrax in the differential diagnosis of isolated cutaneous lesions, even in non-endemic regions.
Prompt identification and treatment are essential to prevent severe complications and disease spread.