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Case Reports
. 2022 Nov 15;7(4):320-323.
doi: 10.14744/bej.2022.32650. eCollection 2022.

A Rare Cause of Preseptal Cellulitis: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Hazal Bircan  1 , Nilay Yuksel  1
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Case Reports

A Rare Cause of Preseptal Cellulitis: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Hazal Bircan et al. Beyoglu Eye J. .

Abstract

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a protozoal disease that occurs in many parts of the world, usually caused by Leishmaniasis major and Leishmaniasis tropica and transmitted by sandfly bites. Eyelid involvement is rarely seen as the movement of the eyelids prevents the fly vector from biting the skin in this area. We report a case of cutaneous leishmaniasis with eyelid involvement causing preseptal cellulitis in a 71-year-old male patient.

Keywords: Eyelid; leishmaniasis; preseptal cellulitis.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Eyelid edema and crusted lesions mainly located on the lateral aspect of the right eyebrow.
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After the 2nd cycle of the treatment.
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After 4 years of the treatment.
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