Unilateral Peri-Orbital Oedema and Mechanical Ptosis: An Unusual Case Presentation of Rosacea.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that can present with varied ophthalmic manifestations. It is often overlooked by clinicians especially when unilateral in presentation leading to diagnostic delay and a resultant psychosocial impact. We aimed to present a unique case of ocular rosacea, highlighting the difficulty in therapeutic challenges and diagnoses in such rare cases.

Case presentation

A 64-year-old Caucasian man presented with a 9-month history of persistent painless swelling of the right upper eyelid and secondary ptosis. His ophthalmic examination, serology, and MRI were otherwise normal besides mild meibomian gland dysfunction. Punch biopsy results were inconsistent and initially led to a misdiagnosis of benign squamous papillomata and, later, a

SUBMITTER: Li SWR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature