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Eye enucleation is a surgical removal of the entire eyeball, leaving surrounding structures like the eyelids and eye muscles intact. It is typically done in cases of severe trauma, intraocular tumors, infections, or to relieve pain from a blind, diseased eye. In comparison, evisceration removes only the inner contents of the eye, keeping the outer …
Ecthyma gangrenosum is a necrotic skin lesion that is often a sign of serious systemic infection. This lesion is most commonly caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The lesion initially appears as a papule or vesicle that quickly enlarges into a bulla, rapidly developing into a necrotic ulcer with purplish or blackish edges. This condition …
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) is a minimally invasive diagnostic technique used to take tissue or fluid samples from a lesion. FNAB is very useful for detecting bacterial, fungal or mycobacterial infections directly from abscesses or masses. This procedure helps to obtain a quick and accurate diagnosis to support appropriate therapy.