[Intraorbital abscess of dental origin in a child].
A two years old girl developed orbital infection secondary to dental trauma. Computed tomographic scanning of the orbit shows subperiosteal abcess in the medial orbital wall and proptosis of left globe. Teeth removal, appropriate antibiotics and surgical drainage are essential for preservation of vision.
Goudot
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Mondie
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Larmande
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Dalens
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Grillo
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Peri
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
Abcès intra-orbitaire de l'enfant d'origine dentaire.