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VOLUME 52 , ISSUE 5ENG ( October, 2024 ) > List of Articles

Periorbital and Orbital Cellulitis. About a Case

Sebastián Forero Amézquita, Camilo Andrés Rincón Romero, Fernanda Estefany Landines Peña, Brumel Armando Niño Patarroyo, Lorena García Agudelo

Keywords : Orbital cellulitis, periorbital cellulitis, sinusitis, diagnosis, management

Citation Information : Amézquita SF, Romero CA, Peña FE, Patarroyo BA, Agudelo LG. Periorbital and Orbital Cellulitis. About a Case. 2024; 52 (5ENG):13-18.

DOI: 10.5005/hoe-10101-52502

Published Online: 11-10-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.


Abstract

Objective: To present a patient with orbital cellulitis case report and an updated literature review. Background: Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of the superficial soft tissues anterior to the orbital septum; it is called orbital cellulitis when it affects structures posterior to this. Its etiology varies from sinusitis to local infections due to insect bites, trauma, or dissemination. Case Description: This is a 14-year-old patient with orbital cellulitis secondary to maxillary sinusitis that required intravenous antibiotic coverage and surgical drainage. Conclusion: Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are soft tissue infections that predominate in the pediatric population. The prognosis is favorable when the correct diagnosis and treatment are performed to prevent the severe complications of orbital cellulitis. Clinical Importance: Differentiating each entity is crucial for providing updated and timely treatment to the patient, as the resulting complications can be life-threatening.

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