[Orbital complication of acute sinusitis : Orbital cellulitis in a 10-year-old child].
Bacterial orbital cellulitis is a life-threatening infection of the postseptal orbital tissue. It can occur in the context of sinusitis, particularly in children and adolescents. Ocular complications include exposure keratopathy, increased intraocular pressure, occlusion of the central retinal artery or vein and optic neuropathy. Rarely, a subperiosteal abscess can occur, and osteomyelitis can lead to spread of the infection to the cerebrum. A rapid diagnosis and targeted therapy are essential for saving the eye as well as the life of the patient.
Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland. Bajor.Anna@mh-hannover.de.
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Klinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
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Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
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Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
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Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D054517:Orbital Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Complication; Optic neuropathy; Orbital cellulitis; Osteomyelitis; Sinusitis