Malignant Anthrax Edema

Ross, Andrew Slavin; Shipman, J.S.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9394(35)92693-9

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“…Anthrax is primarily an occupational hazard of workers who process animal and agricultural products and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of orbital and eyelid infections, especially in this particular population (Çelebi et al 1997). A typical periorbital anthrax starts at the upper eyelid, spreads down to the lower lid and cheek and vesicles with a serosanguineous fluid erupt, eventually leading to a disfiguring eschar formation (Ross & Shipman 1935). Today, there is probably very little to add to this accurate observation.…”

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Anthrax as the cause of preseptal cellulitis and cicatricial ectropion

Soysal

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Recep

2001

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica

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ABSTRACT.A 54-year-old female farmer with anthrax infection of the eyelids is presented. She was initially managed with high dose intravenous penicillin G treatment. Following complete healing of the eyelid lesions, significant cicatricial ectropion resulted. Her right lower eyelid ectropion was corrected by surgical reconstruction using full thickness skin graft after a period of 6 months during which the cicatrization process stabilized. Satisfactory cosmetic and functional improvement was achieved. Anthrax of the eyelid must be considered in the differential diagnosis of preseptal or orbital cellulitis and any reconstructive procedure should be attempted only after the cessation of the healing process.

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“…In contrast to orbital cellulitis or erysipelas, there is usually no pain or tenderness, no demarcation line and no suppuration in eyelid anthrax (Tassman 1946). However, there may be pitting and slight reddening of the skin and congestion of the conjunctiva (Ross & Shipman 1935).…”

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confidence: 99%