An acute bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue anterior to the orbital septum; does not involve the orbital structures (globe, fat, and ocular muscles)
Synonym(s): p...
Induration, erythema, warmth, and/or tenderness of periorbital soft tissue, usually with normal vision and normal eye movements
Chemosis (conjunctival swelling), proptosis; pain with e...
Treat periorbital cellulitis with oral antibiotics and ensure close follow-up.
Empiric antibiotic treatment should cover the most likely organisms (Staphylococcus and Streptococcus)...
Maintain good sk...
Periorbital (preseptal) and orbital (postseptal) cellulitis occur most commonly in children.
CT scan of sinuses and orbits can differentiate periorbital cellulitis from orbital cellulit...
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FIG. 11.35. Periorbital cellulitis. This boy has pronounced erythema and edema of the periorbital region. Without checking for proptosis and limitation of extraocular movements, periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis appear indistinguishable. In some cases, a computed tomography scan is required to make the differentiation.
FIG. 11.35. Periorbital cellulitis. This boy has pronounced erythema and edema of the periorbital region. Without checking for proptosis an...