Actinomycosis of the orbit.
Actinomycosis is a very rare cause of orbital abscess usually attributable to direct spread from adjacent structures. A case of actinomycosis of the orbit is presented, which was treated as orbital pseudotumour for 3 months before progression of signs and symptoms, despite high dose steroids, led to the diagnosis being reconsidered.
Sullivan
T J
TJ
Orbital Clinic, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
Aylward
G W
GW
Wright
J E
JE
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011559:Pseudotumor Cerebri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography