purpose : cutaneous anthrax of the eyelid is a rare condition in clinical practice, but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of preseptal and orbital cellulitis. here we report a case of palpebral anthrax. case report : a 5-year-old girl with anthrax infection of the right upper eyelid is presented. her eyelid showed an edematous, necrotic, and partially bullous lesion. following ...

DEAR EDITOR, The ichthyosiform dermatoses are hereditary conditions in which genetic mutations alter the normal development and function of keratinocytes, causing a defect in skin desquamation. Secondary ectropion and cicatricial eyelid retraction are commonly seen, often causing significant functional and cosmetic sequelae. Due to the generalized nature of the skin involved, management options...

purpose : among the three forms of anthrax in human (cutaneous, inhalational, and gastrointestinal), cutaneous anthrax is the most common form with prevalence of 95%. the cutaneous anthrax is a rare cause of periorbital (preseptal) cellulitis that may remained without correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment. this may result in severe local complications such as blindness and airway obstruct...

Introduction: The eyelids or lids have the function of protecting eyeball and secrete glandular secretions that form a tear film in front cornea. This study aimed to assess characteristics patients with entropion.
 Methods: research is retrospective approach. Data was obtained from Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, January 2019 December 2021. Medical record data included thi...

PURPOSE Lateral canthoplasty is useful to correct lower eyelid malposition, restore eyelid function, and protect the ocular surface. An effective method for fixation of soft tissue in the face, such as the lateral canthus, using the Micro-Mitek Anchor System is presented. PATIENTS AND METHODS We report our experience in 96 patients who underwent lateral canthoplasty by Micro-Mitek Anchor. One...

Radiotherapy represents a major problem in facial surgery. Orbital and periorbital radiation therapy causes a contraction of the soft tissues. Scarring with ectropion is the most severe complication, with shrinking of the anterior lamella, skin dystrophy, muscle atrophy, and alteration of the remaining soft tissues. Goals for reconstruction include correction of distorted orbitofacial tissues a...

right inferior canaliculus in a 77-year-old man [Fig. 1]. The lesion was previously subjected to biopsy by his dermatologist with histologic results of nodular BCC. Chronic epiphora was not noted. Syringing of the canaliculus by means of a cannula of 25 G showed patency of them. Total surgical excision would have caused a loss of the permeable canaliculus. Hence, intralesional treatment with re...