Periorbital cellulitis
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| ICD-10 | GroupMajor.minor |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | xxx |
| DiseasesDB | 31304 |
| MedlinePlus | 000976 |
| eMedicine | emerg/415 oph/206 |
Periorbital cellulitis is an inflammation and infection of the eyelid and portions of skin around the eye. It is caused by infection of the sinuses around the nose. It does not cause decreased eye movement.
The organisms most frequently involved are those most common in the sinuses - Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Staphylococci.
The condition is characterised by acute swelling of the orbital tissues, protrusion of the eye (proptosis), oedema and limited eye movement. The condition may be complicated by cavernous sinus thrombosis as indicated by neurological signs, visual loss, muscle paresis and papilloedema. Erosion of orbital bones may result in brain abscess and meningitis.
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