Abstract
Fungal orbital cellulitis is extremely rare in immune-competent individuals. An ocular manifestation of snake bite is rare and orbital cellulitis following snake bite is one of the rarest entities. A 10 year old boy presented with periorbital edema with lid necrosis following snake bite on upper lid of the right eye. Patient was treated with intravenous empirical antibiotic along with anti-snake venom. The following day, the patient developed proptosis of the right eye. CT scan suggested orbital cellulitis. Microbiological examination confirmed Candida species. Patient was started on intravenous and topical antifungal agent with resultant decrease of proptosis. But, despite ocular improvement, the patient succumbed due to respiratory failure. The present case highlights fungal orbital cellulitis in immune-competent patient as one of the rarest manifestation of snake bite. Clinical suspicion and diagnosis by imaging and microbiological examination and immediate treatment are necessary while treating such patients.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
