Orbital abscess following blepharoplasty.
Orbital abscess following blepharoplasty is surprisingly rare. The diagnosis may not be obvious from the physical signs alone. Ultrasonography is a helpful diagnostic tool in such problems. The abscess cavity can be visualized. A case of orbital abscess is presented.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014463:Ultrasonography