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Article: Orbital abscess: Management and outcome.(Original Article)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Article date:
- April 1, 2000
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Byline: Suneetha. N, R. Battu, Reji. Thomas, Arokiam. Bosco
Purpose: To discuss the diagnosis, management and outcome of various types of orbital abscess. Methods: The medical records of 13 patients diagnosed and treated for orbital abscess were reviewed. The sources of infection included: paranasal sinusitis (n = 5), odontogenic origin of infection (n = 4), one each, temporal fossa abscess, palatal abscess, furuncle on the nose, and secondary to retrobulbar injection of steroid. Computed tomographic scans revealed the presence of an abscess in all 13 cases. Associated findings on CT scan included: sinus disease (n = 8), cavernous sinus thrombosis (n = 2) and ...