A rare and an unusually delayed presentation of orbital actinomycosis following avulsion injury of the scalp.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2010 May; 58(3): 238-240
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ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of orbital swelling presenting one year after head trauma. An initial fine needle aspiration cytology revealed it to be an infected organizing hematoma. However, broad-spectrum antibiotics did not resolve the infection and the orbital lesion continued to grow in size, as evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging. Incisional biopsies were done, which were reported as orbital actinomycosis. Patient has responded well to treatment with penicillin. This case is of interest due to the delayed presentation of an orbital complication of head trauma and the rare infection with actinomyces. It also highlights the importance of using appropriate antibiotics, as well as the need for long-term treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Orbitárias
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Couro Cabeludo
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Actinomicose
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Infecções Oculares Bacterianas
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Adulto Jovem
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2010
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