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What is the primary function of the orbital septum in relation to orbital infections?
What is the primary function of the orbital septum in relation to orbital infections?
The orbital septum serves as a fibrous membrane that separates the orbital compartment from the preseptal compartment, helping to contain infections.
Identify two direct routes of infection spread to the orbits.
Identify two direct routes of infection spread to the orbits.
Infection can spread directly from the ethmoid sinus through the lamina papyracea or from the frontal and maxillary sinuses.
Explain the difference between preseptal cellulitis and orbital cellulitis.
Explain the difference between preseptal cellulitis and orbital cellulitis.
Preseptal cellulitis occurs anterior to the orbital septum and is limited to the eyelids and periorbital structures, while orbital cellulitis occurs posterior to the septum and involves the soft tissue within the bony orbit.
What anatomical feature allows for the indirect spread of infection from cranial to midface structures?
What anatomical feature allows for the indirect spread of infection from cranial to midface structures?
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List one common etiology for cellulitis related to orbital infections.
List one common etiology for cellulitis related to orbital infections.
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What is the primary cause of a chalazion and how does it differ from an external hordeolum?
What is the primary cause of a chalazion and how does it differ from an external hordeolum?
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Describe the management strategies for a chalazion.
Describe the management strategies for a chalazion.
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What bacterium is primarily responsible for erysipelas and what are its characteristic features?
What bacterium is primarily responsible for erysipelas and what are its characteristic features?
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Explain the self-propagating process related to blepharitis and its impact on eyelid swelling.
Explain the self-propagating process related to blepharitis and its impact on eyelid swelling.
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How can lid margin cleansing and low-dose oral doxycycline contribute to the prevention of chalazia?
How can lid margin cleansing and low-dose oral doxycycline contribute to the prevention of chalazia?
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What is the most common etiology of a hordeolum?
What is the most common etiology of a hordeolum?
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What are the two types of hordeolum?
What are the two types of hordeolum?
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List two common symptoms of dacryocystitis.
List two common symptoms of dacryocystitis.
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What is the first-line treatment for herpes zoster dermatoblepharitis if identified within 72 hours?
What is the first-line treatment for herpes zoster dermatoblepharitis if identified within 72 hours?
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What imaging study is recommended for orbital celluitis when neurological signs are present?
What imaging study is recommended for orbital celluitis when neurological signs are present?
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What are the systemic signs associated with orbital cellulitis?
What are the systemic signs associated with orbital cellulitis?
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Which antibiotic regimen is often recommended for children with orbital cellulitis?
Which antibiotic regimen is often recommended for children with orbital cellulitis?
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Name a non-infectious cause of orbital inflammatory disease.
Name a non-infectious cause of orbital inflammatory disease.
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What does the presence of proptosis indicate in a case of cellulitis?
What does the presence of proptosis indicate in a case of cellulitis?
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Which patient population is particularly at risk for necrotizing infections such as those causing orbital cellulitis?
Which patient population is particularly at risk for necrotizing infections such as those causing orbital cellulitis?
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What is a common feature distinguishing preseptal from orbital cellulitis?
What is a common feature distinguishing preseptal from orbital cellulitis?
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How should an abscess associated with preseptal cellulitis be managed?
How should an abscess associated with preseptal cellulitis be managed?
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What is the primary treatment for preseptal cellulitis in adults?
What is the primary treatment for preseptal cellulitis in adults?
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In children, what is the most common cause of preseptal cellulitis?
In children, what is the most common cause of preseptal cellulitis?
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What is preseptal cellulitis and how does it differ from orbital cellulitis?
What is preseptal cellulitis and how does it differ from orbital cellulitis?
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What is the role of the orbital septum in relation to orbital infections?
What is the role of the orbital septum in relation to orbital infections?
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Describe one route of direct spread of infection to the orbit.
Describe one route of direct spread of infection to the orbit.
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List one common cause of cellulitis related to orbital infections aside from spread from adjacent structures.
List one common cause of cellulitis related to orbital infections aside from spread from adjacent structures.
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What anatomical boundary helps to define the area of preseptal cellulitis?
What anatomical boundary helps to define the area of preseptal cellulitis?
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What is a chalazion and how does it form?
What is a chalazion and how does it form?
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What are the management strategies for a chalazion?
What are the management strategies for a chalazion?
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Describe the appearance and characteristics of erysipelas.
Describe the appearance and characteristics of erysipelas.
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What is the difference between an external hordeolum and an internal hordeolum?
What is the difference between an external hordeolum and an internal hordeolum?
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How does blepharitis lead to eyelid swelling?
How does blepharitis lead to eyelid swelling?
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What symptoms typically characterize a hordeolum?
What symptoms typically characterize a hordeolum?
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What is the most common bacteria associated with dacryocystitis?
What is the most common bacteria associated with dacryocystitis?
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What is the primary treatment for herpes zoster dermatoblepharitis?
What is the primary treatment for herpes zoster dermatoblepharitis?
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How can preseptal cellulitis be differentiated from orbital cellulitis?
How can preseptal cellulitis be differentiated from orbital cellulitis?
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What immediate management is recommended for preseptal cellulitis in children under one year old?
What immediate management is recommended for preseptal cellulitis in children under one year old?
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What are the typical ocular signs associated with orbital cellulitis?
What are the typical ocular signs associated with orbital cellulitis?
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Why is it important to culture in cases of preseptal cellulitis?
Why is it important to culture in cases of preseptal cellulitis?
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What role do warm compresses play in the management of dacryocystitis?
What role do warm compresses play in the management of dacryocystitis?
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What might indicate a need for imaging in preseptal cellulitis?
What might indicate a need for imaging in preseptal cellulitis?
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What is the most typical cause of preseptal cellulitis in children?
What is the most typical cause of preseptal cellulitis in children?
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What is the characteristic skin manifestation of herpes zoster dermatoblepharitis?
What is the characteristic skin manifestation of herpes zoster dermatoblepharitis?
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What are the systemic signs that may indicate orbital cellulitis?
What are the systemic signs that may indicate orbital cellulitis?
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What is often the main reason for the high incidence of orbital cellulitis in children?
What is often the main reason for the high incidence of orbital cellulitis in children?
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What are common non-infectious causes of orbital inflammatory disease?
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Study Notes
Anatomy of the Orbit
- The orbital septum is a fibrous membrane that separates the orbital from the preseptal compartment.
- The upper eyelid extends from the periosteum of the orbital rim to the levator aponeurosis.
- The lower eyelid extends from the periosteum of the orbital rim to the inferior border of the tarsal plate.
Routes of Infection Extension to Lids and Orbit
- Indirect Spread: Venous drainage system shared by cranial and midface structures, with multiple anastomoses and a valveless system.
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Direct Spread:
- Ethmoid sinus through lamina papyracea - Can be contained as a subperiosteal abscess or progress to orbital involvement.
- Frontal and maxillary sinus
- Orbital floor
- Odontogenic: Maxillary sinus --> Orbit
Preseptal Cellulitis
- An infection or inflammatory process of the eyelids and periorbital structures.
- Occurs anterior to and is contained by the orbital septum.
Orbital Cellulitis
- Occurs posterior to the orbital septum
- Involves the soft tissue within the bony orbit.
Cellulitis - Common Etiologies
- Spread from adjacent structures: skin and sinuses.
- Direct inoculation following trauma.
- Bacterial spread from the upper respiratory tract or middle ear.
Preseptal Cellulitis - Associated Factors
- Hordeola and chalazia
- Impetigo/erysipelas
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Canaliculitis
- Dacryocystitis
- Viral dermatitis – Herpes simplex & Herpes zoster
Chalazion
- The most common inflammatory lesion of the eyelid.
- Blocked Meibomian gland
- Inflammatory nodule/cyst (Lipogranulomatous)
- Not infectious
- Typically not painful
Chalazion - Management
- Warm compresses and massage
- Excision/steroid injection
Chalazion - Prevention
- Routine use of warm compresses
- Lid margin cleansing
- Low dose oral doxycycline
Erysipelas
- Superficial cellulitis.
- Usually caused by group A strep.
- Intensely erythematous (red) with a sharply demarcated border.
Hordeolum
- Bacterial infection of the Meibomian gland or ciliary glands (Zeiss or Moll)
- Internal or external
- Usually painful
- Can lead to preseptal cellulitis
Hordeolum - Etiology
- Staphylococcal infection (most common)
Hordeolum - Management
- Systemic antibiotics
- Lance/drain
Dacryocystitis
- Pain, redness, and swelling below the medial canthal tendon.
- Typically associated with blockage of the nasolacrimal system.
- Tear stasis and retention --> Secondary bacterial infection.
Dacryocystitis - Management
- Systemic antibiotics
- Warm compresses
- Drainage
Dacryocystitis - Bacterial Etiology
- Gram Positive bacteria (most common)
- Consider Gram negative in diabetics and immunocompromised patients.
- IV antibiotics often necessary in severe cases or when associated with orbital cellulitis.
Herpes Zoster Dermatoblpehartitis
- Recurrence or reactivation of Varicella Zoster virus.
- Burning, stabbing pain of the forehead/scalp.
- Vesicular rash in the V1 trigeminal nerve distribution.
Herpes Zoster Dermatoblpehartitis - Management
- Antivirals (acyclovir or famciclovir) if identified within 72 hours of skin lesion onset.
Preseptal Cellulitis - Other Causes of Eyelid Swelling
- Contact dermatitis (Thickened, erythematous, scaly skin)
- Insect bites
- Thyroid eye disease (Periorbital edema)
- Dacryoadenitis (Inflammation of the lacrimal gland, superior temporal pain, swelling, erythema, 's' shape lid deformity)
Preseptal Cellulitis - Management
- Typically treated outpatient with oral antibiotics.
- All children under one year of age should be hospitalized with IV antibiotics.
- Culture when able (more likely after traumatic insult)
- Most common bacteria in adults: Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Most common bacteria in children: Haemophilus influenza type B and Streptococcus pneumonia.
- If an abscess develops, it should be incised and drained.
Preseptal Cellulitis - Management in Teenagers and Adults
- Usually arises from a superficial source (trauma, chalazion)
- Treated with oral antibiotics
- Commonly penicillinase-resistant penicillin or Bactrim
- Imaging should be considered if:
- Source of infection is not determined.
- No quick response to treatment
- Orbital process is suspected.
Preseptal Cellulitis - Management in Children
- Most common cause is underlying sinusitis
- CT scan should be ordered quickly if no easily identifiable source of direct inoculation.
- Hospitalization and IV antibiotics.
Orbital Cellulitis - Ophthalmic Signs
- Proptosis (eye bulging)
- Motility disturbance (limited eye movement)
- Pronounced edema (swelling) and erythema (redness)
- Impaired vision with afferent pupillary defect (APD)
- Conjunctival chemosis (swelling) and hyperemia (redness)
- Reduced corneal sensation
Orbital Cellulitis - Sources of Infection
- Similar to Preseptal cellulitis
- Extension of sinus disease
- Penetrating trauma
- Infections in adjacent structures
- Other less common sources:
- Scleral buckles, aqueous drainage devices, endophthalmitis
Orbital Cellulitis - Etiology
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90% of all cases related to underlying sinus disease
- Children: Usually single organism from sinus (S aureus or S pneumoniae)
- Adolescents and Adults: More complex bacteriology, often 2-5 organisms.
- Trauma: Gram-negative rods
- Dental: Mixed, aggressive aerobes and anaerobes
- Immunocompromised / Diabetics: Fungi
Orbital Cellulitis - Laboratory Studies
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- Blood cultures
- Nasal swab (if purulent material is present)
- Lumbar puncture if meningeal signs are present
Orbital Cellulitis - Imaging Studies
- Orbital CT (Thin, axial, and coronal without contrast)
- Include orbits, paranasal sinuses, frontal lobes
- If neurologic involvement is present, include the head.
Orbital Cellulitis - Medical Management
- Hospital admission for IV antibiotics
- Cephalosporin I - ampicillin or pipercillin
- Vancomycin for MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- Clindamycin for anaerobic coverage.
- Nasal decongestants
- Transition to oral antibiotics outpatient treatment for 1-3 weeks
Orbital Cellulitis - Surgical Management
- If an orbital abscess is present
- Early drainage of the involved sinus
- If orbital signs are progressing
Orbital Cellulitis - Morbidity
- Significant morbidity if not treated appropriately:
- Orbital apex syndrome
- Blindness
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis
- Cranial nerve palsies
- Meningitis
- Intracranial abscess
Differentiating Features of Cellulitis
Feature | Preseptal Cellulitis | Orbital Cellulitis |
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Proptosis | Absent | Present |
Motility | Normal - Pain | Decreased + pain and double vision |
Vision | Normal | Reduced |
Pupillary Reaction | Normal | +/- APD |
Chemosis | Rare | Common |
Corneal Sensation | Normal | May be reduced |
Systemic Signs | Absent/Mild | Commonly severe (Fever/Leukocytosis) |
Orbital Cellulitis - Noninfectious Causes of Orbital Inflammatory Disease
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Inflammatory and Autoimmune:
- Thyroid ophthalmopathy
- Orbital pseudotumor
- Lymphoma
- Dermatomyositis-Polymyositis
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Vascular:
- Orbital venous malformation
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis
- Arteriovenous fistula
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Neoplasms of orbit and lacrimal gland:
- Pediatric: Rhabdomyosarcoma, Leukemia, Metastatic Neuroblastoma, Retinoblastoma
- Adult: Lymphoma
Orbital Anatomy
- The orbital septum is a fibrous membrane separating the orbital compartment from the preseptal compartment.
- The upper eyelid extends from the periosteum of the orbital rim to the levator aponeurosis.
- The lower eyelid extends from the periosteum of the orbital rim to the inferior border of the tarsal plate.
Routes of Infection to Lids and Orbit
- Infections can spread indirectly through the venous drainage system which is shared between cranial and midface structures.
- The venous system has multiple anastomoses and lacks valves.
- Infections can spread directly through the ethmoid sinus via the lamina papyracea, frontal and maxillary sinus, orbital floor, and odontogenically through the maxillary sinus to the orbit.
Preseptal Cellulitis
- Preseptal cellulitis is an infection or inflammatory process in the eyelids and periorbital structures.
- Inflammation occurs anterior to and is contained by the orbital septum.
Orbital Cellulitis
- Orbital cellulitis occurs posterior to the orbital septum.
- Occurs within the bony orbit.
Cellulitis Etiologies
- Infections commonly spread from adjacent structures (skin and sinuses).
- Infections can result from direct inoculation following trauma.
- Infections can occur via bacterial spread from the upper respiratory tract or middle ear.
Preseptal Cellulitis Associated Factors
- Common preseptal cellulitis-associated factors include hordeola, chalazia, impetigo, erysipelas, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, canaliculitis, dacryocystitis, and viral dermatitis (herpes simplex and herpes zoster).
Chalazion
- Chalazion is the most common inflammatory lesion of the eyelid.
- It is caused by a blocked meibomian gland and results in an inflammatory nodule or cyst.
- The lesion is lipogranulomatous.
- Usually not infectious and typically not painful.
Chalazion Management
- Chalazia are managed with warm compresses and massage.
- Surgical excision or steroid injection may be used to treat a chalazion.
Chalazion Prevention
- Routine use of warm compresses, lid margin cleansing, and low-dose oral doxycycline can help prevent chalazia.
Erysipelas
- Erysipelas is a superficial cellulitis typically caused by group A streptococcus.
- It is characterized by intense erythema with a sharply demarcated border.
Hordeolum
- A hordeolum is a bacterial infection of the meibomian gland or ciliary glands (Zeiss or Moll).
- Internal or external hordeola occur and are typically painful.
- A hordeolum can progress to preseptal cellulitis.
Hordeolum Management
- Staphylococcus is the most common causative organism.
- Treatment includes systemic antibiotics.
- Incision and drainage may be required.
Dacryocystitis
- Dacryocystitis presents with pain, redness, and swelling below the medial canthal tendon.
- It is typically associated with a blockage of the nasolacrimal system, tear stasis, and retention that results in secondary bacterial infection.
Dacryocystitis Management
- Management includes systemic antibiotics, warm compresses, and drainage.
- Oral antibiotics are used for treatment.
- Gram-positive bacteria are the most common causative organisms.
- Consider gram-negative organisms in diabetic or immunocompromised patients.
- Patients with severe dacryocystitis or associated orbital cellulitis may require IV antibiotics.
- Drainage of abscesses may be needed.
Herpes Zoster Dermatoblapharitis
- This is caused by a reactivation of varicella zoster virus.
- Presentation includes burning and stabbing pain in the forehead and scalp.
- A vesicular rash occurs in the V1 distribution.
Herpes Zoster Dermatoblapharitis Management
- Treatment with antivirals, such as acyclovir or cyclovir, is recommended if identified within 72 hours of skin lesion onset.
Preseptal Cellulitis Management
- Preseptal cellulitis is typically treated outpatient with oral antibiotics.
- All children younger than 1 year old should be hospitalized and treated with IV antibiotics.
- Perform cultures when possible.
- Most common bacteria involved for adults are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Most common bacteria for children are Haemophilus influenzae type B and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Incise and drain any abscesses that develop.
Preseptal Cellulitis Management in Teenagers and Adults
- The most common cause of preseptal cellulitis in this age group is a superficial source, such as trauma or a chalazion.
- Treatment with oral antibiotics, such as penicillinase-resistance penicillin or Bactrim is common.
- Imaging is recommended if:
- The source of infection cannot be determined.
- The patient is not responding well to treatment.
- Orbital cellulitis is suspected.
Preseptal Cellulitis Management in Children
- The most common cause of preseptal cellulitis in children is underlying sinusitis.
- CT scans are recommended to identify the source of infection if no direct source is evident.
- Hospitalization and IV antibiotics are required.
Orbital Cellulitis
- Common ophthalmic signs include:
- Proptosis
- Motility disturbance
- Pronounced edema and erythema
- Impaired vision with an afferent pupil defect
- Conjunctival chemosis and hyperemia
- Reduced corneal sensation
Orbital Cellulitis Etiologies
- Similar to preseptal cellulitis, causes can be:
- Extension of sinus disease
- Penetrating trauma
- Infection of adjacent structures
- Additional, less common sources include:
- Scleral buckles
- Aqueous drainage devices
- Endophthalmitis
Orbital Cellulitis in Children
- Greater than 90% of cases are related to underlying sinus disease.
- Most children have a single organism from the sinus (usually Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae).
Orbital Cellulitis in Adolescents and Adults
- Adolescents and adults have more complex infections, often with two to five causative organisms.
- Gram-negative rods are more common with trauma.
- Mixed, aggressive aerobes and anaerobes are commonly identified with dental sources .
- Fungal infections are more likely in immunocompromised and diabetic patients.
Orbital Cellulitis Laboratory Studies
- Run CBC and blood cultures.
- Take nasal swabs for culture if purulent material is present.
- Perform a lumbar puncture if meningeal signs exist.
Orbital Cellulitis Imaging Studies
- Conduct an orbital CT scan.
- Perform thin, axial, and coronal images without contrast.
- Include the orbits, paranasal sinuses, and frontal lobes in the scan.
- Include the head in the scan if neurologic involvement is suspected.
Orbital Cellulitis Medical Management
- Admit patients for IV antibiotics.
- Consider cephalosporin (I- generation), ampicillin, pipercillin, or vancomycin for MRSA coverage, and clindamycin for anaerobic coverage.
- Prescribe nasal decongestants.
- Transition to outpatient oral antibiotics for one to three weeks.
Orbital Cellulitis Surgical Management
- Perform drainage of the infected sinus if an orbital abscess is present.
- Consider surgical drainage if the orbital signs worsen.
Orbital Cellulitis Morbidity
- If not treated appropriately, orbital cellulitis is associated with significant morbidity.
- Potential complications include:
- Orbital apex syndrome
- Blindness
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis
- Cranial nerve palsies
- Meningitis
- Intracranial abscess
Differentiating Cellulitis Features
Feature | Preseptal Cellulitis | Orbital Cellulitis |
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Proptosis | Absent | Present |
Motility | Normal (pain) | Decreased with pain and double vision |
Vision | Normal | Reduced (check vision and color vision) |
Pupillary Reaction | Normal | +/- APD (check swinging flashlight test) |
Chemosis | Rare | Common |
Corneal Sensation | Normal | May be reduced |
Systemic Signs | Absent or mild | Commonly severe (fever/leukocytosis) |
Non-Infectious Causes of Orbital Inflammatory Disease
Inflammatory and Autoimmune
- Thyroid ophthalmopathy
- Orbital pseudotumor
- Lymphoma
- Dermatomyositis-polymyositis
Vascular
- Orbital venous malformation
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis
- Arteriovenous fistula
Neoplasms of Orbit and Lacrimal Gland
- Pediatric: Rhabdomyosarcoma, leukemia, metastatic neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma
- Adult: Lymphoma
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This quiz covers the anatomy of the orbit, including the orbital septum, eyelid structures, and routes of infection that can affect the eyelids and orbit. Key topics include preseptal cellulitis and orbital cellulitis, highlighting the differences and implications of each condition.