North American blastomycosis of the eyelid

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 May-Jun;25(3):230-2. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e3181a3038d.

Abstract

A 26-year-old diabetic man presented with a papillomatous eyelid lesion. Histopathology was consistent with Blastomyces dermatitidis. A 1-year course of itraconazole led to resolution in this case. Although skin is the most common extrapulmonary site of blastomycosis, eyelid involvement is rare. Prompt diagnosis and treatment improve morbidity and mortality.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Blastomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Blastomycosis / pathology
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Eyelid Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Itraconazole / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Itraconazole