Odontogenic orbital cellulitis: literature review
Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral SurgeryIntroduction: Odontogenic origin is a rare cause (1.3–5%) of cases of orbital cellulitis, but it can lead to very important morbidity such as blindness or thrombosis of the cavernous sinus. It is therefore important to know how to recognize it.
Guichaoua Camille +2 more
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Orbital cellulitis as a complication of odontogenic infection
Majalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia, 2019 Orbital cellulitis is uncommon sequelae of the spread of odontogenic infection to adjacent maxillary sinuses or to distant sites such as the orbits. Once it happened, the spread of such infection can be of serious complication such as complete blindness ...
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Pain management in a child with odontogenic orbital cellulitis and severe complications
Медицина болю, 2022 Introduction. Orbital cellulitis is a diffuse purulent inflammation of the orbital tissues followed by necrosis. Complications of orbital cellulitis include meningitis or cerebral vascular thrombosis leading to death. Background.
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Microbial Profiles and Clinical Outcomes in Orbital and Preseptal Cellulitis [PDF]
MicroorganismsOrbital cellulitis and severe preseptal cellulitis are critical periocular infections with potential vision- and life-threatening implications. The COVID-19 pandemic is hypothesized to have had an influence on their presentation and pathogenesis; however,
Yu-Ting Tsao +5 more
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Frontal Sinus Epidermoid Cyst: A Rare Clinical Entity With Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Considerations—A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.ABSTRACT Epidermoid cysts are rare lesions in the frontal sinus, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms such as headaches and localized swelling. These factors can complicate diagnosis and management. This report describes an epidermoid cyst that was initially suspected to be a malignant mass due to the erosion of the anterior wall and the ...
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Pott's Puffy Tumor Following Frontal Craniotomy: A Rare Delayed Complication in a Diabetic Elderly Woman [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025.ABSTRACT Pott's puffy tumor is a rare but serious complication that can occur years after neurosurgical procedures. In elderly diabetic patients, immunosuppression may obscure symptoms and delay diagnosis. Clinicians should maintain high suspicion when evaluating forehead swelling in such populations to ensure timely imaging and prevent intracranial ...
Fereshteh Shenavaee Zare +4 more
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Successful management of an acute case of orbital cellulitis of odontogenic origin
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2023 Bijnya Birajita Panda +2 more
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Blindness Secondary to Odontogenic Orbital Cellulitis During the COVID-19 Dental Shutdown. [PDF]
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 2021 Sheils CR, Cypen SG, Tao JP.
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Surgical Approaches in Odontogenic Orbital Cellulitis (OOC): Our Experience and Review of Literature. [PDF]
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2022 AbstractAims Odontogenic orbital cellulitis represents a complication of root infections of upper pre-molars and molars. The severity depends on the orbital structure involved. The treatment is based on antibiotic therapy associated or not to surgery. Through the presentation of three cases and a review of literature, we purpose as aim of our study to ...
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A case of odontogenic orbital cellulitis causing blindness by severe tension orbit. [PDF]
J Korean Med Sci, 2013 We report a very rare case of odontogenic orbital cellulitis causing blindness by severe tension orbit. A 41-yr old male patient had visited the hospital due to severe periorbital swelling and nasal stuffiness while he was treated for a periodontal abscess. He was diagnosed with odontogenic sinusitis and orbital cellulitis, and treated with antibiotics.
Park CH, Jee DH, La TY.
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