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Fascitis necrosante palpebral y shock tóxico por Streptococcus pyogenes / Necrotizing fasciitis of the eyelids and toxic shock syndrome due to Streptococcus pyogenes
Bustos B, Raúl; Soto G, Gonzalo; Hickmann O, Lilian; Torres B, Carlos.
  • Bustos B, Raúl; Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Concepción. CL
  • Soto G, Gonzalo; Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Concepción. CL
  • Hickmann O, Lilian; Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Concepción. CL
  • Torres B, Carlos; Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Concepción. CL
Rev. chil. infectol ; 26(2): 152-155, abr. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-518473
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a serious infection that compromises subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and adipose tissue, with high mortality rate and sequelae. Extremities, trunk and pelvis are the most common body sites affected. Periorbital celullitis with necrotizing fasciitis of the eyelid is rare. We report the case of a three years old child with bilateral NF of the eyelids and toxic shock syndrome secondary to Streptococcus pyogenes infection ocurring after a minor skin trauma. Early recognition leading to intensive care treatment and prompt surgical debridement were critical in the favourable outcome of the child.
RESUMEN
La fascitis necrosante (FN) es una infección grave de los tejidos subcutáneos, localizada más frecuentemente en extremidades, tronco y pelvis. El compromiso de la cara y la región palpebral es inusual. Reportamos el curso clínico de un niño de tres años, previamente sano, que presentó una FN palpebral bilateral asociado a shock tóxico por Streptococcus pyogenes, secundaria a un trauma localizado. El paciente requirió tratamiento en cuidado intensivo con resucitación enérgica, antimicrobianos, inmunoglobulina intravenosa y desbridamiento quirúrgico precoz, lo que permitió su evolución favorable.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Shock, Septic / Streptococcal Infections / Streptococcus pyogenes / Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Eyelid Diseases Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study Limits: Child, preschool / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. infectol Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Shock, Septic / Streptococcal Infections / Streptococcus pyogenes / Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Eyelid Diseases Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study Limits: Child, preschool / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. infectol Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente/CL