Upper Eyelid Necrosis Secondary to Hordeolum: A Case Report

Abstract

We reported a case of upper eyelid necrosis initially misdiagnosed as a preseptal cellulitis following a hordeolum externum resulting in great damage to the upper eyelid (anterior lamella). The infection was successfully treated with surgical cleansing, drainage, and endovenous antibiotics. Early treatment may avoid severe complications such as eyelid deformity, systemic involvement, and blindness.

Keywords

• hordeolum
• eyelid diseases
• necrotizing fasciitis
• necrosis