A case of orbital cellulitis arising from odontogenic sinusitis.
We report a case of orbital cellulitis arising from odontogenic sinusitis in a 31-year-old woman with unilateral exophthalmus, diplopia, pain, and swelling extending to the orbit from the buccal region. The patient was admitted to our hospital. She was unable to open the left eye and had diplopia. Hypoesthesia was present in the left buccal region.
KOEDA, Hiromitsu +5 more
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Blindness Secondary to Odontogenic Orbital Cellulitis During the COVID-19 Dental Shutdown. [PDF]
Sheils CR, Cypen SG, Tao JP.
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we report a case of a 55-year-old male who presented with orbital cellulitis as a complication of acute frontal sinusitis due to odontogenic infection. Computed Tomographic scans revealed orbital cellulitis in addition to unilateral opacification of all maxillary and frontal sinuses and only the frontal part of the ethmoid sinus.
Yamamoto, Mami, Nishioka, Keiko
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Orbital Complications of Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adulthood: Predictors of Outcome and Management. [PDF]
In a multicenter cohort of 213 adults with orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis, 68% required surgery and the modified Chandler classification was the strongest predictor of treatment modality. While abscess‐related and type II complications frequently necessitated surgical management, final ophthalmologic outcomes were uniformly favorable ...
Vinciguerra A +41 more
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Frontal Sinus Epidermoid Cyst: A Rare Clinical Entity With Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Considerations-A Case Report. [PDF]
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 ...
Firouzifar M +3 more
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Serious Complications and Treatment Strategies Associated with Odontogenic Infections
Dental caries is a prevalent chronic disease on a global scale, afecting individuals at some point in their lives. Odontogenic infections (OIs) arise from dental origins and can be caused by several pathologies, such as caries, trauma, pericoronitis ...
Ebru Acar Evsen, Merve Candan
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Preseptal and Postseptal Orbital Cellulitis of Odontogenic Origin [PDF]
The authors present a case of combined preseptal and postseptal cellulitis of odontogenic origin. The infection started as a dental abscess associated with a first maxillary molar. The infection spread into the paranasal sinus, developed into a pansinusitis, and then spread into the preseptal and postseptal tissues.
Stead, Tej G +4 more
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Case Report: Vision Loss in a Child Caused by Streptococcus constellatus
ABSTRACT PURPOSE We present a rare case of Streptococcus constellatus–induced odontogenic orbital cellulitis. METHODS An 8‐year‐old boy presented to an outpatient clinic with complaints of right‐sided toothache, right eye swelling, and decreased visual acuity. He was referred to a pediatric critical care department for further management. Comprehensive
Xiaoyan Liu, Wenjuan Luo, Wanna Ren
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Advanced imaging of head and neck infections
Abstract When head and neck infection is suspected, appropriate imaging contributes to treatment decisions and prognosis. While contrast‐enhanced CT is the standard imaging modality for evaluating head and neck infections, MRI can better characterize the skull base, intracranial involvement, and osteomyelitis, implying that these are complementary ...
Akira Baba +6 more
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Injectable soft tissue filler infection with a similar appearance to an odontogenic abscess
The present case report underscores the necessity of comprehensive history taking. Dentists play an important role in the differential diagnosis of non‐odontogenic infections which may mimic dental abscesses. In cases with atypical facial inflammation, any previous injection of soft tissue fillers, must be considered as a potential source of infection.
Arvin Rezaei Avval +3 more
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