Orbital cellulitis with panophthalmitis and scleral necrosis - a case report
Document Type
Article
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Orbital cellulitis is common in young children and is often secondary to coexisting sinus disease. Coexisting orbital cellulitis and panophthalmitis is a rare clinical event and usually occurs secondary to trauma or from an endogenous source. CASE PRESENTATION: A febrile 2-year-old male presented with periorbital inflammation and exudative retinal detachment. Imaging showed acute sinusitis and extensive orbital cellulitis. Because of progressive scleral thinning, the patient underwent enucleation. CONCLUSION: We present a case of concurrent orbital cellulitis, panophthalmitis, and scleral necrosis in an immunocompetent pediatric patient. Timely intervention is important to prevent life threatening complications with the rare occurrence of coexistent orbital cellulitis and panophthalmitis.
Medical Subject Headings
Child, Preschool; Humans; Male; Eye Diseases; Necrosis (complications); Orbital Cellulitis (diagnosis, etiology); Orbital Diseases; Panophthalmitis (complications, diagnosis); Sinusitis
Publication Date
11-13-2023
Publication Title
BMC ophthalmology
E-ISSN
1471-2415
Volume
23
Issue
1
First Page
452
PubMed ID
37957590
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1186/s12886-023-03193-9
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Aurora; Ahmed, Kamran; Tiwari, Nishant; and Ramasubramanian, Aparna, "Orbital cellulitis with panophthalmitis and scleral necrosis - a case report" (2023). Neuropathology. 10.
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