A patient in Japan developed a rare eye disorder after being bitten by a dog that could result in permanent eye paralysis if not treated properly.
The case was reported in the American Journal of Case Reports. The 19-year-old man was chased and bitten on the left side of his face by a German Shepherd. Doctors diagnosed him with “canine syndrome,” a rare eye infection that can occur after a dog bite that causes trauma to the upper eyelid.
The report states that this is a variant of canine syndrome caused by damage to the oblique ligaments and tendons around the eye from a dog bite. These groups of tendons and muscles are responsible for eye movement.
After the incident, the patient went to the doctor to have the wound on his forehead stitched. Three days after receiving treatment, he returned to the doctor and reported that he had developed double vision. Doctors noted that his left eyelid was so swollen that the pupil could not move. He also had bleeding under his eye, with several blood vessels broken.
Illustration of a fierce dog. Photo: Pexel
The doctor prescribed him antibiotics for five days, and two weeks of anti-inflammatory prednisone to treat the swelling. The medication helped reduce the swelling, but he still had double vision and misaligned eyes. However, he was spared permanent scarring of his eyeball.
Seven months later, doctors had to amputate part of the patient's injured muscle, and his condition improved slightly. Doctors said that if they did not intervene, the patient could have suffered permanent eye paralysis.
"The case demonstrates that dog bites around the eye can lead to unusual lesions in the extraocular muscles. Early MRI scans aid in diagnosis and determine treatment strategies," the study concluded.
Experts say this case highlights the importance of prompt evaluation and treatment of dog bites near the eye area.
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