A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of eyelid in a young immunocompetent lady- case report and review of literature

Nithya Venkataramani; Sonali Muralidhar; Ravi Sachidananda

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20214241

Authors

Nithya Venkataramani Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, People Tree Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Sonali Muralidhar Department of Opthalmology, Head and Neck Surgery, People Tree Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ravi Sachidananda Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, People Tree Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20214241

Keywords:

Necrotizing fasciitis, Periorbital, Immunocompetent

Abstract

Necrotising fasciitis of the periorbital region is a rare condition where there is destruction of the periorbital soft tissue with potential of rapid spread causing significant morbidity and mortality. It is generally seen in immuno suppressed individuals following trivial trauma. Here we present a case of periorbital necrotising fasciitis in a young immonocompetent lady with emphasis on early identification and aggressive treatment to prevent loss of vision and mortality.

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