%A Kumar, S %A Kumar, K V %A Kaliaperumal, Subashini %A Ashokan, Arjun %T Nonpseudomonal ecthyma gangrenosum of the upper lid treated with lid reconstruction %9 Brief Communication %D 2015 %J Indian Journal of Ophthalmology %R 10.4103/0301-4738.171522 %P 798-800 %V 63 %N 10 %U https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2015;volume=63;issue=10;spage=798;epage=800;aulast=Kumar %8 October 1, 2015 %X Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a cutaneous infection which usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of EG of the eyelid treated with escharotomy and skin grafting, highlighting the importance of surgical management. A 2-year-old Asian Indian female presented to us with right upper lid edema with a large necrotic area. The child received intravenous cefotaxime for a week and the necrotic area turned to a well-defined eschar. Escharotomy with wound debridement and skin grafting was done. The present case highlights the importance of surgical intervention to prevent the sequelae of scarring of upper lid. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 0301-4738