title: Orbital cellulitis of dental origin: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Orbital cellulitis is a rare condition, which usually develops as a complication of the infection of paranasal sinuses, namely ethmoidal, frontal and occasionally the maxillary sinuses. Maxillary sinusitis could result from dental infection. A case is presented illustrating how dental infection can proceed to maxillary sinusitis and orbital cellulitis. The clinical presentation and treatment are described. Possible complications are discussed.
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authors.lastname: Janakarajah
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authors.lastname: Sukumaran
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D008963:Molar; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000150:complications*