A Rare Clinical Case of Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Healthy Child
Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, highly destructive microbial infection involving the periorbital tissue’s skin, subcutaneous and deep soft tissues, and muscles. This report describes a case of periorbital necrotizing fasciitis in an otherwise healthy 2-year-old girl, underscoring the critical importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention. Remarkably, this case demonstrates that extensive surgical debridement is not invariably necessary, emphasizing the relevance of individualized treatment approaches and prompt medical management in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Institutions
- Hospital de São João (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oftalmologia
- Published
- 2024-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.48560/rspo.38241
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00