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Orbital Cellulitis

眼科

Common symptoms

昏迷、视神经萎缩、谵妄、眼球突出、恶寒、恶心、角膜炎、脑膜炎、惊厥

The pathology of disease

Orbital cellulitis is infection of the orbital soft tissues posterior to the orbital septum, usually spreading from sinusitis. It is an emergency presenting with painful proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, decreased vision, eyelid swelling, and fever. Complications: cavernous-sinus thrombosis, abscess, vision loss. Treatment: urgent IV broad-spectrum antibiotics, imaging (CT), and surgical drainage if subperiosteal/orbital abscess; manage sinus source.

Common Symptoms

Painful proptosis; ophthalmoplegia; decreased vision; eyelid swelling; fever; sinusitis history

Causes and Pathogenesis

Sinusitis spreads through thin bony walls into the orbit, causing soft-tissue infection.

Treatment

Urgent IV antibiotics; CT imaging; surgical drainage of abscess; treat sinus source

Preventive Measures

Treat sinusitis promptly; urgent treatment.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.