Bilateral eyelid necrosis as a complication of pseudomonal septicaemia

We present a case of bilateral eyelid necrosis as a result of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. This is a rare condition that occurs only in neutropenic patients. It may be unilateral or bilateral and requires aggressive management with correction of the neutrophil count, local debridement and systemic antibiotic therapy. (C) 2002 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.