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[An unusual case of orbital cellulitis and perforating scleromalacia].

Authors :
Cavallaro N
Cavallaro F
Di Pietro M
Biondi S
Lentini F
Source :
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie [J Fr Ophtalmol] 1999 Aug-Sep; Vol. 22 (7), pp. 753-4.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

We report the case of a diabetic patient with refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB) who developed bladder infection followed by orbital cellulitis and nodular skin lesions. After a short remission, the clinical aspect was complicated by corneal ulceration, scleromalacia, bulbar perforation and lens luxation.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0181-5512
Volume :
22
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10510754