Loxosceles reclusa bite to the eyelid
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Tarih
2008
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Dergi ISSN
Cilt Başlığı
Yayıncı
Wichtig Editore
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
PURPOSE. The authors report a case of Loxosceles reclusa infestation on the eyelid. METHODS. The specimen collected by swabbing the lesions with gauze was tested by using a venom-specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Loxosceles venom was detected in specimen. The patient was managed with conservative therapy that included saline compresses and ocular lubrication. RESULTS. The case presented with severe edema and necrosis on the left upper eyelid. On laboratory examination, a significant left shift of white blood cell count was detected. Although residual scar of the eyelid and punctate epitheliopathy on the inferior of cornea was detected, vision was not impaired. CONCLUSIONS. Supportive therapy may be reasonable treatment for Loxosceles reclusa infestation on the eyelids. The presence of venom proteins detected with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique is beneficial for supporting the diagnosis of Loxosceles envenomatio. (Eur J Ophthalmol 2008; 18: 633-5)
Açıklama
Anahtar Kelimeler
Eyelid, Loxosceles Reclusa, Supportive Therapy, Venom
Kaynak
European Journal of Ophthalmology
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
18
Sayı
4
