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17413641

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-4-6
pubmed:abstractText
Chronic lymphedema is both a risk factor for and consequence of erysipelas (cellulitis). We report a case of a 62-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis treated with etanercept and prednisone, who developed chronic periorbital lymphedema 2 months after Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection of the face. She had significant ptosis OS and thickened, hyperpigmented periorbital skin. Biopsies were consistent with chronic lymphedema. Of note, on 6 months follow-up, the patient's appearance was improved though she still had residual ptosis. A period of extended observation may be warranted in these cases.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0740-9303
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
23
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
161-3
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Persistent periorbital and facial lymphedema associated with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection (erysipelas).
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Dermatology and Dermatopathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA. gtb@freekfly.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports