期刊名称:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
印刷版ISSN:0378-6471
出版年度:2021
卷号:62
期号:4
页码:545-551
DOI:10.3341/jkos.2021.62.4.545
出版社:The Korean Ophthalmological Society
摘要:Purpose To report a case of actinomycosis infection originating in the orbitonasal cavity that quickly invaded the cerebrum. Case summary A-57-year-old male with a history of right tooth extraction 7 days before the first visit presented with right eyelid swelling and pain that had developed 4 days prior to the visit and had become increasingly worse. The best-corrected visual acuity was light perception. The intraocular pressure of the patient was 37 mmHg in the right eye. Eyelid abscess, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and severe chemosis was observed. Orbital computed tomography showed multiple air pockets and enhancing soft tissue along the periorbital, maxillary, and ethmoid sinus. Emergent endoscopic sinus surgery, lateral canthotomy, and intravenous antifungal treatment were performed due to suspicion of mucormycosis infection. Two days after treatment, exenteration combined with otolaryngology and neurosurgery were performed, as brain magnetic resonance imaging scans indicated that intraorbital lesions had invaded the dura and frontal sinus. On Day 8 of treatment, Actinomyces odontolyticus was identified and intravenous Ampicillin was administered. Despite systemic antibiotic treatment, the infection could not be controlled. The patient died 28 days after treatment due to persistent intracranial hemorrhage and brain edema. Conclusions For patients with severe eyelid swelling with a history of tooth extraction, actinomycosis infection should be considered. Delays in diagnosis and treatment of this infection could lead to serious consequences.