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Facial necrotizing fasciitis following acute dacryocystitis.
American Journal of Ophthalmology 2003 July
PURPOSE: To report a case of progressive necrotizing fasciitis of the face following acute dacryocystitis.
DESIGN: Interventional case report.
METHODS: A 60-year-old woman presented with left acute dacryocystitis with abscess formation that had ruptured; a small wound remained. Erythematous swelling of the left eyelid and face developed 3 days later. Clinical progression and computed tomographic findings led to the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis with abscess formation. Early intravenous antibiotics and repeated surgical debridements were performed.
RESULTS: Soft tissue necrosis was found the fascial planes extending deep to the maxilla bone and periorbital fat. The patient was successfully treated without ocular, orbital, or facial complications.
CONCLUSIONS: Necrotizing fasciitis of the eyelid and face progresses rapidly. Early diagnosis, prompt intravenous antibiotic administration, and aggressive surgical debridement will prevent the associated morbidity and mortality.
DESIGN: Interventional case report.
METHODS: A 60-year-old woman presented with left acute dacryocystitis with abscess formation that had ruptured; a small wound remained. Erythematous swelling of the left eyelid and face developed 3 days later. Clinical progression and computed tomographic findings led to the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis with abscess formation. Early intravenous antibiotics and repeated surgical debridements were performed.
RESULTS: Soft tissue necrosis was found the fascial planes extending deep to the maxilla bone and periorbital fat. The patient was successfully treated without ocular, orbital, or facial complications.
CONCLUSIONS: Necrotizing fasciitis of the eyelid and face progresses rapidly. Early diagnosis, prompt intravenous antibiotic administration, and aggressive surgical debridement will prevent the associated morbidity and mortality.
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