Eyelid abscess as an initial manifestation of whipple’s disease: a case report and comprehensive literature review

Eyelid abscess as an initial manifestation of whipple’s disease: a case report and comprehensive literature review

Abstract Background Whipple’s disease, caused by Tropheryma whipplei, is a rare chronic infection predominantly affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Ocular involvement is uncommon, and periorbital manifestations are exceedingly rare. This case report highlights a unique presentation of Whipple’s di...

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Main Authors: Ashwaq Yahya Asiri, Khawlah A. Alzaben, Yousef A. AlOtaibi, Humoud Mohammad AlOtaibi, Hind Manaa Alkatan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Whipple's disease
Tropheryma whipplei
Eyelid abscess
Ocular
Diabetes mellitus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-03902-6
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