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ArticleCase reports in ophthalmology

Eyelid Ulcer in an Immunocompromised Patient.

Kasey M Cooper, Nina S Boal, Karolyn A Wanat, Laila Mossa-Basha, Kartikey Acharya, Natnaelle E Admassu, Gregory J Griepentrog

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Kasey M CooperDepartment of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Nina S BoalDepartment of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Karolyn A WanatDepartment of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Laila Mossa-BashaDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Kartikey AcharyaDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Natnaelle E AdmassuDepartment of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Gregory J GriepentrogDepartment of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Eyelid ulceration can result from malignancy, trauma, infection, or inflammation. Immunosuppressed patients, such as those on methotrexate (MTX) therapy, are at higher risk for opportunistic infections like Case Presentation: An 82-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis on chronic MTX therapy presented with a 6-month history of an ulcerated left upper eyelid lesion. Cultures confirmed Conclusion: This case highlights the need to consider both fungal and viral infections in immunosuppressed patients with unusual eyelid lesions. Correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment led to a successful outcome in this patient.

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Epstein-Barr virus-associated mucocutaneous ulcersEyelid ulcerationHistopathologyPurpureocillium lilacinum

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PMCPMC12263146

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