Resolución Quirúrgica para Un Caso de Polisinusitis de Origen Odontogénico / Surgical Resolution for A Case of Polysinusitis of Odontogenic Origin

La celulitis orbitaria es una patología grave que está asociada con sinusitis paranasal. Éstas suelen presentar edema periorbitario, dolor, y movimiento extraocular restringido. La mayoría de los casos presentan pronóstico favorable, asociado a terapia antibiótica o drenaje quirúrgico. Las celulitis de origen odontogénico representan 2 a 5 % de todos los casos; se caracterizan por una diseminación del proceso infeccioso desde los ápices de las raíces, infectando al seno maxilar, llegando a la órbita a través de la fisura orbitaria inferior o a través de un defecto en el piso de la órbita. En el presente estudio se reporta el caso de un paciente masculino de 28 años que consulta por aumento de volumen periorbitario izquierdo con 4 días de evolución, posterior a exodoncia de segundo molar superior izquierdo. Al examen extraoral presenta aumento de volumen izquierdo con eritema periorbitario, proptosis ocular ipsilateral con visión conservada, y salida de líquido purulento por fosa nasal izquierda. En los exámenes de laboratorio e imagenológicos se pesquisa compromiso de seno maxilar, etmoidal y esfenoidal, decidiendo su hospitalización y manejo quirúrgico en tres tiempos operatorios, los cuales permiten acceso a pared anterior del seno maxilar y a espacio pterigoideo. Dentro de los diagnósticos de celulitis orbitaria pueden incluir reacciones alérgicas, conjuntivitis o herpes. Se excluyeron los diagnósticos mencionados debido a que no se observaron alteraciones dermocutáneas periorbitarias. Por el contrario, el compromiso unilateral, movimiento ocular alterado y doloroso indica que el cuadro abarcaba espacios profundos. La infección de senos paranasales posterior a una exodoncia es una complicación poco frecuente. Un diagnóstico temprano adecuado disminuye la morbilidad y mortalidad de esta condición. Debemos estar alertas a complicaciones posteriores en procedimientos realizados, tener conocimiento en diagnóstico y manejo de posibles evoluciones tórpidas en pacientes.

Orbital cellulitis is a serious pathology that is associated with paranasal sinusitis. These medical conditions usually present with periorbital edema, pain, and restricted extraocular movement. Most cases have a favorable prognosis, associated with antibiotic therapy or surgical drainage. Cellulitis of odontogenic origin represents 2 to 5 % of all cases. They are characterized by a spread of the infectious process from the apices of the roots, infecting the maxillary sinus, reaching the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure or through a defect in the floor of the orbit. The present study reports the case of a 28-year-old male patient, who consulted for a volume increase in left periorbital volume with 4 days of evolution, after extraction of the upper left second molar. Extraoral examination showed left volume increase with periorbital erythema, ipsilateral ocular proptosis with preserved vision, and discharge of purulent fluid from the left nostril. The laboratory and imaging tests showed compromise of the maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid sinus deciding on hospitalization and surgical management in three operative times, which allow access to the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus and the pterygoid space. Diagnoses of orbital cellulitis may include allergic reactions, conjunctivitis, or herpes. These diagnoses were excluded because no periorbital dermocutaneous alterations were observed. In contrast, unilateral involvement, impaired eye movement, and pain indicate that the condition involved deep spaces. Paranasal sinus infection after tooth extraction is a rare complication. An early diagnosis adequately decreases the morbidity and mortality of this condition. We must be alert to subsequent complications in procedures performed, have knowledge in diagnosis and management of possible torpid evolutions in patients.

Cases of Orbital Cellulitis Revealing Neglected Intraocular Foreign Bodies

Background: Orbital cellulitis is defined as acute inflammatory orbital swelling of infectious origin. Most often secondary to sinusitis. Intraocular foreign bodies neglected because of their small size, or sometimes radio-transparent nature, can be difficult to diagnose even with radiology and be responsible for orbital cellulitis. We demonstrate the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties.Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study of patients with unilateral orbital cellulitis revealing neglected intraocular foreign bodies, conducted in the Department of Adult Ophthalmology, Hospital August 20, 1953, involving 58 patients, from January 2015 until December 2020.Results: The average age of the patients was 38.5 years. The most affected age group was between 21 and 30 years with a clear male predominance. A decrease in visual acuity was found in all patients (unilateral blindness 43%) and a cellulitis complicated by a purulent melt (43%). All patients received medical treatment, including intravitreal injections of antibiotics in 71% of cases, and surgical treatment consisting of extraction of the foreign body and immediate evisceration of the eyeball in 25% of cases.Conclusion: Orbital cellulitis, although mostly secondary to sinusitis, can reveal various etiologies such as intra-orbital foreign bodies that can go unnoticed and be life-threatening and functionally damaging, especially when the diagnosis is made late and management is inappropriate. The presence of an intraocular foreign body must be suspected in all cases of orbital trauma associated with a palpebral wound, even if it is minimal, or in the presence of a clinical aggravation. Any delay in diagnosis and/or treatment can lead to serious complications that can affect the functional and even vital prognosis. The surgical treatment consists of the extraction of the foreign body. The recourse to evisceration in our context unfortunately continues to persist at high rates; because of the delay of consultation and thus of the management.

A case of permanent vision loss due to a carotidcavernous fistula: importance of early diagnosis / Relato de caso de perda visual secundária a fístuda carótido-cavernosa: a importância de um diagnóstico adequado

ABSTRACT A 97-year-old female presented with spontaneous acute-onset palpebral hyperemia and edema of the right eye that had progressively worsen over the previous three days. These signs did not suggest possible carotid-cavernous fistula until a second examination 72 h later, during which the patient exhibited significant progression. Despite embolization, the patient exhibited sustained corneal edema, clots, and turbidity in the aqueous humor, which resulted in permanent visual loss. A greater level of clinical suspicion for possible carotid-cavernous fistula is warranted on initial presentation of palpebral hyperemia and edema to prevent possible irreversible vision loss.

RESUMO O objetivo deste relato é apresentar o caso de uma paciente de 97 anos com início agudo e espontâneo de hiperemia e edema palpebral. Estes sinais não levaram a uma suspeita diagnóstica de fístula carótido-cavernosa até um segundo momento, quando a paciente apresentou progressão importante do quadro clínico. Apesar da realização de tratamento efetivo com embolização da fístula, a paciente manteve alterações oculares como edema de córnea, coágulos e turvação no humor aquoso, e manteve perda visual definitiva.

Subconjunctival Dirofilariasis presenting as orbital cellulitis

Background: Dirofilariasis is an emerging zoonosis in India. Most of the cases from India have been reported from the states of Kerala, coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra, and a few from the North India, Orissa and Assam. Dogs, cats, foxes and other wild animals are definitive hosts for dirofilaria. Human ocular parasitosis is prevalent in geographical areas where environmental factors and poor sanitary conditions favor parasitism between humans and animals. However, in recent years, migrating population have facilitated the spread of certain parasitic diseases from endemic to non-endemic areas. We report a case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis in a 91-year-old man, who presented with features of orbital cellulitis. An intact live worm, measuring 13.5 cm, was extracted from the subconjunctival space, following which there was prompt resolution of symptoms. Purpose: Given the increase in the frequency of dirofilariasis in humans in recent years, medical practitioners should bear in mind the possibility of ocular dirofilariasis when a patient presents with an ocular or orbital inflammatory lesion. Synopsis: This video illustrates various presentations of ocular dirofilaria and surgical extraction of a live worm from the subconjunctival space. Highlights: Lifecycle and human ocular manifestations of dirofilaria ared elucidated. Rare presentation of subconjunctival dirofilariasis as orbital cellulitis and its resolution following removal of the live worm has been demonstrated.

Role of systemic corticosteroids in orbital cellulitis: a meta-analysis and literature review / Papel dos corticosteroides sistêmicos na celulite orbitária: uma metanálise e revisão da literatura ,

Abstract Introduction: The standard management of orbital cellulitis is to administer a combination of intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics along with treatment of associated sinusitis. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the addition of corticosteroids could lead to earlier resolution of inflammation and improve disease outcome. Methods: We independently searched five databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, the Web of Science, and the Cochrane database) for studies published as recent as December 2019. Of the included studies, we reviewed orbital cellulitis and disease morbidity through lengths of hospitalization, incidence of surgical drainage, periorbital edema, vision, levels or C-reactive protein, and serum WBC levels in order to focus on comparing steroid with antibiotics treated group and only antibiotics treated group. Results: Lengths of hospitalization after admission as diagnosed as orbital cellulitis (SMD = −4.02 [−7.93; −0.12], p -value = 0.04, I2 = 96.9%) decrease in steroid with antibiotics treated group compared to antibiotics only treated group. Incidence of surgical drainage (OR = 0.78 [0.27; 2.23], p -value = 0.64,I2 = 0.0%) was lower in the steroid with antibiotics treated group compared to the antibiotics only treated group. Conclusion: Use of systemic steroids as an adjunct to systemic antibiotic therapy for orbital cellulitis may decrease orbital inflammation with a low risk of exacerbating infection. Based on our analysis, we concluded that early use of steroids for a short period can help shorten hospitalization days and prevent inflammation progression.

Resumo Introdução: O tratamento padrão da celulite orbitária inicia-se com uma combinação de antibióticos intravenosos de amplo espectro concomitante ao tratamento do seio comprometido. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se a adição de corticosteroides poderia levar a uma resolução mais precoce da inflamação e melhorar o desfecho da doença. Método: Fizemos uma pesquisa independente em cinco bancos de dados (PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Web of Science e o banco de dados Cochrane) em busca de estudos publicados até dezembro de 2019. Dos estudos incluídos, revisamos a celulite orbitária e a morbidade da doença através dos períodos de internação, incidência de drenagem cirúrgica, edema periorbital, visão, níveis de proteína C-reativa e níveis séricos de leucócitos com foco na comparação do grupo tratado com esteroides e antibióticos e do grupo tratado apenas com antibióticos. Resultados: Os tempos de internação após a admissão dos diagnosticados com celulite orbitária (SMD = -4,02 [-7,93; -0,12], p-valor = 0,04, I2 = 96,9%) diminuíram no grupo tratado com esteroides e antibióticos em comparação ao grupo tratado apenas com antibióticos. A incidência de drenagem cirúrgica (OR = 0,78 [0,27; 2,23], p-valor = 0,64, I2 =0,0%) foi menor no grupo tratado com esteroides e antibióticos em comparação com o grupo tratado apenas com antibióticos. Conclusão: O uso de esteroides sistêmicos como adjuvante da antibioticoterapia sistêmica para celulite orbitária pode diminuir a inflamação orbitária com baixo risco de agravar a infecção. Com base em nossa análise, concluímos que o uso precoce de esteroides por um curto período pode ajudar a encurtar os dias de internação e prevenir a progressão da inflamação.

Differential Diagnoses of Diseases Involving the Extrinsic Ocular Musculature ­ A Pictorial Essay

Introduction There are some inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic diseases affecting the extrinsic orbital musculature (EOM) that present with pain, decreased visual acuity, and proptosis. Imaging is fundamental to the differential diagnoses of these diseases with similar clinical presentations. The present case series report has as main objective to illustrate and discuss the main pathologies that affect the orbit. Material and Methods The present series of cases discusses the main pathologies that can affect the extraocular musculature that can be characterized by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using cases from our institution. Results and Discussion The present study compiled several cases of ophthalmopathy from our institution to illustrate and address some of these pathologies, such as orbital lymphoma, Grave disease, metastases, periorbital cellulitis, and idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome. The diseases are discussed according to the presentation of clinical cases with emphasis on the main imaging findings of each pathology. Conclusion Computed tomography and MRI can help in the diagnosis and follow-up of the diseases that affect the EOM. We must be conversant with the main characteristics of the pathologies presented in the present case series report, since such findings together with clinical data can confirm the diagnosis of these diseases or at least help to narrow the differential diagnoses.

Refractory rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis treated with intraconal amphotericin B / Mucormicose rino-orbito-cerebral refratária tratada com anfotericina B intraconal

ABSTRACT We report the case of a 46-year-old diabetic man receiving treatment for rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis with liposomal amphotericin B and surgical debridement. The patient's condition worsened clinically, accompanied by the loss of ocular motility and a visual acuity of absence of light perception. Radiological extension of the infection was evidenced, with invasion of the cavernous sinus. Based on ophthalmological findings, exenteration (a potentially disfiguring procedure) was indicated, but we opted for wide surgical debridement and administration of amphotericin B via intraconal catheter. Clinical improvement and resolution of inflammation occurred after 2 weeks of treatment. Thus, rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis was effectively controlled through intraconal administration of amphotericin B, while avoiding exenteration. The intervention should be considered as an adjuvant treatment in selected rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis cases before attempting exenteration.

RESUMO Os autores relatam o caso de um homem diabético de 46 anos de idade em tratamento para mucormicose rino-orbital-cerebral com anfotericina B lipossomal e desbridamento cirúrgico. Piora clínica foi observada, com acometimento de motilidade ocular e acuidade visual de ausência de percepção luminosa, sendo evidenciada extensão radiológica da infecção, com invasão do seio cavernoso. Com base nos achados oftalmológicos, uma exenteração, procedimento potencialmente desfigurante, foi indicada, mas optamos por realizar amplo desbridamento cirúrgico e administração intraconal de anfotericina B por cateter. Melhora clínica e resolução da inflamação ocorreram após duas semanas de tratamento. Dessa forma, a mucormicose rino-orbital-cerebral foi efetivamente controlada com a administração intraconal de anfotericina B, evitando a exenteração. A intervenção deve ser considerada como um tratamento adjuvante em casos selecionados de mucormicose rino-orbital-cerebral antes que a exenteração seja realizada.

Necrose palpebral bilateral com reconstrução por matriz dérmica e enxertia cutânea / Bilateral eyelid necrosis with dermal matrix reconstruction and skin grafting

As infeções de pele e tecidos moles constituem um grupo de patologias de elevada prevalência. A fasceíte necrotizante é a infeção rápida e destrutiva do tecido subcutâneo e fáscia superficial com elevada morbimortalidade. Mais frequente na região perineal é de ocorrência rara na região periorbitária. O relato deste caso ilustra um caso de necrose palpebral bilateral após traumatismo cranioencefálico leve com escoriações. Foi realizado tratamento clínico intensivo e desbridamento cirúrgico da área afetada. Na primeira fase da reconstrução palpebral foi usada matriz de regeneração dérmica. Este substituto cutâneo inicialmente descrito para queimaduras se reveste atualmente de grande importância em cirurgia plástica visando uma melhor e mais rápida cicatrização das feridas. Posteriormente, realizou-se a autoenxertia cutânea tendo-se obtido um bom resultado estético e funcional.

Skin and soft tissue infections are a group of pathologies of high prevalence. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapid and destructive infection of the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia with high morbidity and mortality. It is frequent in the perineal region and of rare occurrence in the periorbital region. This report illustrates a case of bilateral eyelid necrosis after mild head trauma with abrasions. Intensive clinical treatment and surgical debridement of the affected area were performed. In the first phase of eyelid reconstruction, a dermal regeneration matrix was used. This cutaneous substitute initially described for burns is currently of great importance in plastic surgery, aiming to heal wounds better. Subsequently, cutaneous self-grafting was performed, and a good aesthetic and functional result was obtained.

Celulite orbital por rinossinusite maxilar, etmoidal e frontal em paciente adulto: relato de caso / Orbital cellulitis by maxillary, etmoidal and frontal rhinosinusitis in an adult patient: case report

A celulite orbital é uma complicação incomum após quadro de rinossinusite. O objetivo do presente trabalho é relatar um caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, adulto-jovem, 22 anos de idade, que compareceu ao serviço de emergência apresentando edema periorbitário direito, proptose, oftalmoplegia, cefaléia, obstrução nasal e febre. O diagnóstico foi realizado por uma equipe multidisciplinar. A tomografia computadorizada pré-operatória apresentou edema difuso em região periorbitária direita, velamento dos seios: maxilar, esfenoidal e frontal ipsilateral. O paciente foi internado para abordagem cirúrgica e antibioticoterapia. A celulite orbitária associada a rinossinusite é uma complicação rara, sendo comum em crianças, que necessita de um diagnóstico e abordagem multidisciplinar e precoce para evitar extensões cranianas... (AU)

Orbital cellulitis is an uncommon complication after rhinosinusitis. The aim of the present study is to report a case of a 22-year-old male patient, young, 22 years old, who attended the emergency department with right periorbital edema, proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, headache, nasal obstruction and fever. The diagnosis was made by a multidisciplinary team. Preoperative computed tomography showed diffuse edema in the right periorbital region, veiling of the sinuses: maxillary, sphenoidal and ipsilateral frontal. The patient was admitted for surgical approach and antibiotic therapy. Orbital cellulitis associated with rhinosinusitis is a rare complication, common in children, which requires a multidisciplinary and early diagnosis and approach to avoid cranial extensions... (AU)

Bilateral cavernous sinus and left dural sigmoid sinus thrombosis associated with extreme exertion: a case report / Trombose bilateral do seio cavernoso e do seio sigmoide esquerdo associada a exercício extremo: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare but often debilitating and potentially fatal disease. We describe a case of bilateral orbital cellulitis with rapidly progressing cavernous sinus thrombosis and left sigmoidal sinus thrombosis in an immunocompetent 20-year-old military man who had undergone intensive physical training. The patient presented with rapid painful swollen left eye for 2 days. The examination results were gross proptosis with total ophthalmoplegia. He was treated with intravenous antibiotics and corticosteroid. At 1 week, visual acuity improved to 20/20 OU, with a normal intraocular pressure. There was a significant improvement in proptosis. The ocular motility of the right eye was fully restored, with slight residual ophthalmoplegia in the left eye. There was no residual illness or recurrence of illness at 3 months' follow-up.

RESUMO A trombose séptica do seio cavernoso é uma condição rara, mas frequentemente debilitante e potencialmente fatal. Descrevemos um caso de celulite orbital bilateral com progressão rápida para trombose do seio cavernoso e trombose do seio sigmoide esquerdo, em um militar imunocompetente de 20 anos de idade que havia sido submetido a treinamento físico intenso. O paciente apresentou um inchaço rápido e doloroso no olho esquerdo por 2 dias. Os resultados do exame foram proptose macroscópica com oftalmoplegia total. Ele foi tratado com antibióticos intravenosos e costicosteróide. Em 1 semana, a acuidade visual melhorou para 20/20, com pressão intraocular normal. Houve uma melhora significativa na proptose. A motilidade ocular do olho direito foi totalmente restaurada, com leve oftalmoplegia residual no olho esquerdo. Não houve doença residual ou recorrência da doença após três meses de acompanhamento.

Clinical analysis of 86 juvenile cases of periorbital cellulitis / 中华全科医师杂志

The clinical data of 86 juvenile cases of periorbital cellulitis treated in the Lianyungang Hospital from March 2010 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, including 72 cases of pre-orbital septal infection (44 males, aged 0.5-11.0 years) and 14 cases of post-orbital septal infection (9 males, aged 2.0-17.0 years). The age of pre-orbital septal infection [(6.14±2.18)years] was higher than that of pre-orbital [(3.71±2.83) years, P<0.05]. Sinusitis was the main cause of periorbital cellulitis in juvenile, accounting for 62.8%. All patients showed local symptoms such as eyelid redness, swelling and tenderness; 9 patients with post-orbital cellulitis were accompanied by limited eye movement and exophthalmos. CT scan was performed in all 86 patients and showed that the normal interface of anterior orbital septal space was disappeared and the density of orbital soft tissue was increased; the ocular compression and displacement were observed in 12 patients with post-orbital septal cellulitis. MRI was performed in 7 patients with post-orbital infection and showed that the orbital fat space was blurred, and the long T1 and T2 signals of orbital circumference were observed. Laboratory tests showed the increase of leukocyte count (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP); compared to pre-orbital septal infection there was a tendency of higher WBC and CRP in post-orbital infection patients, but the difference was not significant ( P>0.05). Blood culture was carried out in 69 patients. 5 pathogenic bacteria in post-orbital septal infection patients were isolated, including S. aureus in 4 cases and H. influenzae in 1 case. All patients were treated with local antibiotic eye drops combined with intravenous antibiotics; incision drainage was performed in 1 case and ultrasound-guided needle puncture drainage in 3 cases. All the patients were cured. It is suggested that there are differences in age and clinical manifestations between patients with pre-orbital septal infection and post-orbital septal infection. CT and MRI are important for the differential diagnosis of them. Local eye drops of antibiotics combined with intravenous infusion are mainly used for treatment.

A Study on Orbital Cellulitis Due to Acute Sinusitis: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Introduction: Orbital infection has spread beyond the orbital septum leads to orbital cellulitis. The distinctive features of orbitalcellulitis are proptosis and limitation of ocular movements. Additional useful signs are chemosis of bulbar conjunctiva, reducedvisual acuity, afferent pupillary defect, and toxic systemic symptoms. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of orbital cellulitis is vitalas it is associated with serious complications such as cavernous venous thrombosis, visual loss, meningitis, brain abscess,and sepsis.Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical presentation, treatment outcomes, and post-surgicalcomplications of diagnosed case of orbital cellulitis.Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of patients with orbital cellulitis as a complication of acute sinusitis. Allthe patients were subjected to thorough clinical examination, ophthalmic and radiological evaluation. Computed tomographyof paranasal sinuses done. All the patients in this study received appropriate medical and surgical management and follow-upevaluation done at the 1st month and 3 months.Results: Orbital cellulitis due to fungal sinusitis is prevalent among uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in our study.Surgical management such as endoscopic sinus surgery with intravenous antibiotic therapy found to be more effective thanconservative management alone.Conclusion: Strict diabetic control, appropriate surgical and medical management, and a vigilant follow up resulted to a better outcome.

Orbital cellulitis: early intervention saves vision

Orbital cellulitis describes an infection involving the soft tissues posterior to the orbital septum including the fat and muscle within the bony orbit. This condition is associated with severe sight and life-threatening complications. Distinguishing it from preseptal cellulitis is difficult, but important. Acute sinusitis is the commonest predisposing factor. Clinical findings alone are not specific enough to distinguish between preseptal and post septal orbital cellulitis. Early diagnosis using CT orbit is important to rule out complications such as orbital cellulitis, subperiosteal abscess. The most common location of subperiosteal abscess is the medial wall of the orbit. Transnasal endoscopic drainage of the abscess is a functional and minimally invasive technique and is the treatment of choice at present. Early diagnosis and intervention are mandatory to prevent the visual loss and life-threatening complication.Here, the authors describe a 2 months old infant with orbital cellulitis and medial subperiosteal abscess and treated with transnasal endoscopic drainage of the subperiosteal abscess.

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of paediatric orbital cellulitis in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia: a five-year review

INTRODUCTION@#Limited data is available on paediatric orbital cellulitis in Asia. We aimed to describe demographic data, clinical presentation, predisposing factors, identified microorganisms, choice of antibiotics and management in children with orbital cellulitis treated in a tertiary care centre in Malaysia.@*METHODS@#A retrospective review was performed on children with orbital cellulitis aged below 18 years who were admitted to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia, between January 2013 and December 2017.@*RESULTS@#A total of 14 paediatric patients fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for orbital cellulitis were included. Their mean age was 6.5 ± 1.2 years. Boys were more likely to have orbital cellulitis than girls (71.4% vs. 28.6%). Involvement of both eyes was observed in 14.3% of the patients. Sinusitis (28.6%) and upper respiratory tract infection (21.4%) were the most common predisposing causes. Staphylococcus aureus (28.6%) was the leading pathogen. Longer duration of hospitalisation was observed in those infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Burkholderia pseudomallei. 10 (71.4%) patients were treated with a combination of two or three antibiotics. In this series, 42.9% had surgical interventions.@*CONCLUSION@#Young boys were found to be more commonly affected by orbital cellulitis than young girls. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common isolated microorganism. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Burkholderia pseudomallei caused severe infection. Sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection were the most common predisposing factors. A majority of the children improved with medical treatment alone. Our findings are in slight disagreement with other published reports on paediatric orbital cellulitis, especially from the Asian region.

Complicación orbitaria recurrente por rinosinusitis. Reporte de un caso / Recurrent orbital complication by rhinosinusitis. A case report

El compromiso orbitario es la complicación más frecuente de la rinosinusitis aguda en pediatría, y el etmoides es el seno más afectado. La recurrencia es infrecuente. Existen solo tres casos publicados en la literatura. Una anomalía anatómica del proceso unciforme o un mucocele podrían ser factores predisponentes, que pueden obstruir el drenaje normal de los senos junto con la presencia de etmoiditis.La tomografía computada y la resonancia magnética orientan el diagnóstico. El tratamiento quirúrgico está indicado ante la falta de respuesta al tratamiento instaurado luego de 48 horas o disminución de la agudeza visual o recurrencias sin patología tumoral de base.Se presenta a un paciente de 4 años de edad que consultó por un cuadro compatible con etmoiditis complicada recurrente. Presentó celulitis preseptal en seis oportunidades y un episodio de absceso subperióstico, desde los 3 meses de edad. Evolucionó favorablemente luego de la operación quirúrgica.

Orbital infection is the most frequent complication of ethmoiditis. Recurrent periorbital cellulitis is a very rare complication of rhinosinusitis with only three reports in the literature describing this pathological process.This complication can be favored by an anatomical abnormality of the uncinate process or mucocele obstructing the normal drainage pathway, in addition to ethmoidal sinusitis.Computed tomography and magnetic resonance guide the diagnosis. The treatment is based on antibiotics, corticosteroids and local decongestants. Surgical treatment is indicated in the absence of response to treatment established after 48 hours or decrease in visual acuity or recurrent orbital complications without underlying tumor pathology. In this report, we present a case of orbital complication of rhinosinusitis in a 4 year-old-child with six episodes of unilateral periorbital cellulitis and one episode of subperiosteal orbital abscess since the age of 3 months. There was a complete resolution with no recurrence after the surgical intervention

Proptosis por Celulitis Orbitaria en paciente Pediátrico: reporte de un caso / Proptosis for Orbital Cellulitis in a Pediatric Patient: case report

Orbital cellulitis is an infectious disease that occurs most frequently in the pediatric age. The most common underlying factor for its development is ethmoidal sinusitis. The microorganisms associated with orbital infection are S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis, whose therapeutic failure brings serious complications that include loss of vision, meningitis and intracranial infection. In the following case we want to capture the doctor's actions in this infectious pathology, the diagnoses we should rule out and antibiotic treatment. We report the case of a previously healthy 2-year-old male patient who consulted for an increase left bipalpebral volume, associated to impossibility of spontaneous opening of left eye and febrile peak of 39.4 ° C, with TAC of paranasal sinuses and orbit, where shows left medial intraorbital abscess, with preseptal compromise that determines left proptosis, deciding to start associated antibiotic therapy for orbital cellulitis with compromise preseptal. In view of the slow evolution, a study was started to rule out the associated tumor process, which is discarded, maintaining an antibiotic for 21 days with clinical improvement after these. Orbital cellulitis in the pediatric age should be diagnosed quickly and in a timely manner, since it is a medical emergency, it is a condition that requires hospitalization and management with systemic antibiotics.

A Case of Acute Dacryocystitis Diagnosed after Surgical Treatment of Orbital Cellulitis and Orbital Abscess

PURPOSE: We report a case of acute dacryocystitis diagnosed with abscess and rupture of lacrimal sac and fistula to posterior orbit during the operation. CASE SUMMARY: A 71-year-old woman visited our clinic with edema and pain in the eyelid from three days ago. For past four months, there was viscous of the left eye and tears. The patient had severe conjunctival chemosis and hyperemia, compared with the left eyelid edema and redness. Orbital CT scan showed orbital cellulitis, which was followed by systemic antibiotics and steroid therapy. On the 4th day of therapy, orbital abscess formation was observed in orbit MRI and surgical drainage was planned. During surgery, we found rupture of the posterior part of lacrimal sac and fistula to posterior orbit. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was identified in the bacterial cultures, and after the administration of appropriate antibiotics, the disease showed improved progress, and then additional dacryocystorhinostomy was performed. CONCLUSIONS: In our case, acute dacryocystitis rarely spread in orbit, which may lead to delayed diagnosis, orbital cellulitis and abscess, resulting in serious complications of vision threat. So, we think that it is necessary to consider surgical treatment more actively in the stage of chronic dacryocysitis.

Celulitis orbitaria secundaria a sinusitis. Presentación de un caso / Orbital cellulitis secondary to sinusitis. Case presentation

La celulitis orbitaria es la causa más frecuente de inflamación aguda de la órbita y constituye una urgencia oftalmológica relativamente frecuente y potencialmente grave en la población pediátrica. La inflamación puede extenderse a la región postseptal, y afectar el contenido de la órbita. La relación anatómica de la órbita con estructuras vecinas como los senos paranasales, es clave para entender la etiopatogenia de la enfermedad; aparece, en la mayoría de las ocasiones, como complicación de una sinusitis. Se presenta una paciente de cinco años de edad, con diagnóstico de celulitis orbitaria secundaria a una sinusitis. La descripción de las características clínicas de la enfermedad y su manejo en este caso, puede aportar información útil para el mejor abordaje de la entidad. Se concluye que los elementos fundamentales son el diagnóstico temprano y la atención multidisciplinaria.

Orbital cellulitis is the most frequent cause of acute swelling of the orbit and is a relatively frequent ophthalmological emergency and potentially serious in the pediatric population. The inflammation may extend to post septal region, and affect the orbit content. The anatomical relation of the orbit with their neighboring structures as paranasal sinuses is the key to understand the etiopathogenesis of the disease; a case of a five-year-old patient is presented, with a diagnosis of orbital cellulitis secondary to sinusitis. The description of the clinical characteristics of the disease and its management in this case, may offer useful information for a better approach of this entity. It is concluded that the main elements are early diagnosis and multidisciplinary evaluation.

Clinical analysis of orbital infectious diseases of 34 patients / 天津医药

@#Objective To discuss the etiology, clinical features, imaging manifestations, treatment principles and prognosis of the orbital infectious diseases. Methods Thirty-four patients with orbital infectious diseases hospitalized in Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital from August 2011 to October 2017 were collected and retrospectively analyzed. We analyzed clinical data of patients including the etiologies, types of the infection, imaging manifestations, treatments and prognoses. Relsults There were 21 patients with orbital abscesses, 13 patients with orbital cellulitis only, no abscess formation. The main cause of the orbital infectious patients disease was related to paranasal sinusitis, others included furuncles of eyelid skin, dacryocystitis, trauma, entophthalmia, odontogenic infection, nosocomial infection and systemic diseases. Twenty-two cases were operated, and 12 cases were treated conservatively. Thirty (30/34) cases acquired well prognoses without serious complications, except 1 occurred central retinal artery and vein occlusion, and 3 were treated by ophthalmectomy and lost their visual function permanently. The CT imaging of orbital infectious diseases showed the swelling, increased density, diffuse inflammation and unclear boundaries of the involved tissues. The imaging of orbital abscesses showed that in addition to inflammation, the abscesses and the masses were obvious in the orbit. MR generally showed long T1 and long T2 signals. Conclusion There are many causes of orbital infectious diseases, and the course progresses rapidly. With the help of imaging examination, it can accurately locates the infection, and shows the type and range, and comprehensively evaluates the disease in combination with clinical features. Anti-infection and etiological therapy are crucial factors, if necessary, surgery and multiple department treatment should be combined to avoid serious complications.