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Orbital apex syndrome secondary to Sweet syndrome.

BMJ Case Rep

January 2025

Department of Ophthalmology, Rochdale Infirmary, Rochdale, UK.

Sweet syndrome (SS), or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a dermatologic, auto-inflammatory disorder of unclear origin, often accompanied by systemic inflammation affecting various tissues, including the eyes. Common ocular manifestations include conjunctivitis but can extend to other ocular tissues. Orbital apex syndrome (OAS) involves damage to several cranial nerves transversing the orbital apex, leading to ophthalmoplegia and vision loss.

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Umbilical Cord Amniotic Membrane Graft as a Skin Substitute in Periocular Reconstruction: A Case Series.

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg

January 2025

Kahana Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Livonia, Michigan.

Loss of periocular skin due to cancer, trauma, or surgery is a major reconstructive challenge; resultant tissue contracture can cause eyelid malposition with poor functional and aesthetic outcomes. We describe the successful use of cryopreserved umbilical cord amniotic membrane as a wound covering and scaffold for periorbital anterior lamellar defects. This is a retrospective case series of 4 patients (mean 21 years, range 9-30 years, 3 male) who underwent periocular reconstruction with umbilical cord amniotic membrane of 9 different sites.

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Article Synopsis
  • A 17-month-old child's scheduled surgery for plagiocephaly was postponed due to a past allergic reaction to atropine-based eye drops, prompting an allergy assessment.
  • Skin tests confirmed an allergy to atropine, which is uncommon in pediatric anesthesia cases, highlighting the importance of thorough preoperative consultations.
  • This case exemplifies the necessity of listening to parental concerns and the benefits of careful allergy testing to ensure a safe surgical experience.
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Intra-orbital organic foreign body injuries occur within the eye but without the involvement of the orbit itself. A 39-year-old man self-presented to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of pain surrounding his left eye and of reduced vision. The initial examination was unremarkable except for two healing lesion marks above his left upper eyelid.

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Systemic administration of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors is effective in treating chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) but is associated with side effects. Topical drug administration effectively minimizes side effects. We aimed to investigate potential trends of the efficacy of topical delgocitinib administration in a mouse model.

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