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Orbital cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis. Done by : Dr. Fadi Fouad Hassanin Umm Al- Qura University. Orbital cellulitis. Is an infection of the soft tissues of the orbit posterior to the orbital septum. Cellulitis :. Orbital. Periorbital. Approach to orbital cellulitis :. 1- History:.

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Orbital cellulitis

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  1. Orbital cellulitis Done by : Dr. FadiFouadHassanin Umm Al-Qura University

  2. Orbital cellulitis Is an infection of the soft tissues of the orbit posterior to the orbital septum.

  3. Cellulitis: Orbital Periorbital

  4. Approach to orbital cellulitis:

  5. 1- History: Patient may present with : -fever -malaise - a history of recent sinusitis or upper respiratory tract infection.

  6. 2-Physical Examination: A Comprehensive HEENT EX. 1-vitals sign: fever 2 -local examination of the eye : 1- Proptosis and ophthalmoplegia 2- Conj.chemosis 3-Dec. vision 4-Elevated IOP 5-Pain on eye movement 6-Orbital pain and tenderness

  7. Causes: 1-extension from periorbital structures, 2-direct from trauma or surgery, or 3-hematogenous.

  8. Causative Organisms: 1-Bacterial Strep., S .aureus, and Hib. 2-Polymicrobial infection. 3-Fungal.

  9. 3-Invistagations: A-Lab: 1-CBC count: Leukocytosis with a shift to the left 2-blood cultures. 3- Swab from the nose

  10. B-Imaging Studies: 1-HR- CT scan with contrast infusion, 2-MRI

  11. 4-Treatment: ER 1-Medical Care: Antibiotic 2-Surgical Care

  12. Complications 1- Cavernous sinus thrombosis 2-Hearning loss 3- Septicemia 4-Meningitis 5-Optic nerve damage &loss of vision

  13. Thank You

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