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Blastomycosis of the eyelid
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|January 1, 1986
Summary
A verrucous lesion on an elderly man's eyelid was diagnosed as cutaneous blastomycosis. Fungal cultures confirmed Blastomyces dermatitidis, a rare cause of eyelid infections.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Cutaneous blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection.
- Eyelid involvement is uncommon, presenting diagnostic challenges.