Orbital cellulitis as a sole symptom of odontogenic infection.
A case of periapical infection resulting in unilateral maxillary sinusitis and cellulitis of the ipsilateral lower eyelid is presented. The sole symptom was right orbital swelling. The possible pathway for the spread of this type of infection predisposing factors and possible complications are reviewed. The value of radiographic examination and antibiotic therapy are also discussed.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, West Sussex, England.
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D002481:Cellulitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects