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Streptococcal gangrene of the eyelids. Case reports. 1986

O J Einarsson, and M Pers

Following a brief review of the literature, three patients with fulminating periocular infections resulting in necrosis of the eyelids are reported on. The case histories demonstrate certain common features, different aetiological factors and diverse end results. The pathogenesis, microbiology and treatment are discussed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D009336	Necrosis	The death of cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury or failure of the blood supply.
D009625	Noma	A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)	Cancrum Oris,Stomatitis, Gangrenous,Gangrenous Stomatitides,Gangrenous Stomatitis,Nomas,Stomatitides, Gangrenous
D001762	Blepharitis	Inflammation of the eyelids.	Blepharitides
D002481	Cellulitis	An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions.	Phlegmon
D005141	Eyelid Diseases	Diseases involving the EYELIDS.	Disease, Eyelid,Diseases, Eyelid,Eyelid Disease
D005143	Eyelids	Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.	Eyelid
D005260	Female		Females
D005734	Gangrene	Death and putrefaction of tissue usually due to a loss of blood supply.	Gangrenes