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Phthriasis Palpebrarum Mimicking Lid Eczema and Blepharitis
Joint Authors
Kurt, Julide
Turgut, Burak
Demir, Tamer
Çatak, Onur
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Phthiriasis palpebrarum (PP) is a rare eyelid infestation caused by phthirus pubis.
We report a case of PP mimicking lid eczema and blepharitis.
A 68-year-old woman had moderate itching in both eyes.
Her initial diagnosis was considered to be lid eczema or blepharitis because of findings similar to exfoliative lesions and color changes in eyelids and to excretions over eyelashes.
Careful observation revealed many lice and translucent nits, protuberances and hyperpigmentary changes, and the buried lice in both eyelids.
No hyperemia or secretion was observed on the lids and in the conjunctiva in both eyes.
The patient was treated with pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% drops.
At the end of the first week, no louse or nit was present.
Although it was known that PP is a rare cause of blepharoconjunctivitis, it might observe as an isolated infestation of the eyelids and this condition can easily be misdiagnosed as lid eczema and blepharitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Turgut, Burak& Kurt, Julide& Çatak, Onur& Demir, Tamer. 2009. Phthriasis Palpebrarum Mimicking Lid Eczema and Blepharitis. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Turgut, Burak…[et al.]. Phthriasis Palpebrarum Mimicking Lid Eczema and Blepharitis. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Turgut, Burak& Kurt, Julide& Çatak, Onur& Demir, Tamer. Phthriasis Palpebrarum Mimicking Lid Eczema and Blepharitis. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499345
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499345