Subgaleal haematoma as a cause of periorbital necrotising fasciitis: a case report.

Authors :: Ting, Chloe F. T.
Lam, Jonathan
Anastas, Con
Source :: Orbit. Apr2020, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p143-146. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Subgaleal haematoma in adulthood and periorbital necrotising fasciitis are unusual occurrences that have not been reported together. We discuss the first observed case of a 35-year-old female with periorbital necrotising fasciitis postulated to be caused by subgaleal haematoma following head trauma that was successfully managed with antibiotics and surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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