Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2011.01.021 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Orbital Cellulitis Complicated by Cerebral Vein Thrombosis and Meningitis in a Young, Healthy Adult.
Cureus
October 2024
Internal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection that can lead to severe complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. This case report describes an unusual presentation of bilateral orbital cellulitis in a previously healthy 29-year-old female, complicated by cerebral vein thrombosis and meningitis. The patient's young age and lack of significant medical history make this case particularly noteworthy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital apex syndrome in a man with rhino-ocular cerebral mucormycosis: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Background: Orbital apex syndrome is a symptom complex of visual loss and ophthalmoplegia resulting from a disease involving the orbital apex. It can be caused by inflammation, infection, and malignancies. Mucormycosis is an infection caused by filamentous saprophytes of the order Mucorales.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubcutaneous Eyelid Dirofilariasis Masquerading as an Eyelid Tumor: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review.
Cureus
October 2024
Ophthalmology, Karuna Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, IND.
Subcutaneous eyelid dirofilariasis is a rare parasitic infection that can be mistaken for eyelid tumors due to its unusual presentation. In this report, we examine two cases in which patients initially presented with eyelid swellings that were initially diagnosed and treated as preseptal cellulitis in another medical facility. These patients were subsequently referred to our facility to rule out the possibility of a lid tumor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOcular Manifestations of Pediatric Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review.
Diseases
October 2024
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Rhinosinusitis is a common childhood illness that may result in a number of ocular problems. The goal of this thorough analysis is to compile the available data regarding the kinds, prevalence, and treatment of ocular problems related to juvenile rhinosinusitis. A comprehensive analysis of electronic databases, such as PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, was carried out to pinpoint pertinent research articles written in English and published between the beginning and August of 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGiant cellulitis-like Sweet syndrome mimicking cellulitis: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
October 2024
Department of Neurology, Yehuleshet Neurology and Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Article Synopsis
- Sweet syndrome is a rare inflammatory skin disorder that presents with painful, swollen, and red skin lesions, and has various types, including a unique giant cellulitis-like variant, as observed in a 60-year-old Ethiopian male patient.
- The patient exhibited severe skin symptoms and fever, but did not initially respond to antibiotics; further investigation through a skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of the giant cellulitis-like variant of Sweet syndrome.
- The case emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to consider Sweet syndrome in their diagnoses, especially when unusual skin lesions do not respond to typical treatments, enhancing awareness for better diagnostic practices.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!