title: Odontogenic orbital cellulitis. Report of a case and considerations on route of spread.
abstract: A case of orbitral cellulitis following dental extraction is described. Orbital extension of infection occurred via the retromaxillary infra-temporal fossa, which is an unusual feature.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Rohtak Medical College and Hospital, Haryana, India.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Thakar
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Thakar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000473:pathology; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000150:complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*