16 Questions
Which condition is characterized by painful ophthalmoplegia and optic nerve dysfunction?
Rhino-orbital mucormycosis
What is the recommended treatment for idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease?
Systemic steroids and radiotherapy
Which condition presents with abrupt painful onset of unilateral periorbital swelling, redness, and pain?
Wegner granulomatosis
What is the pathogenesis of rhino-orbital mucormycosis?
Infection caused by spores inhalation and spread into sinuses
What is a characteristic clinical sign of orbital myositis?
Acute pain exacerbated by eye movement
Which investigation is used to diagnose Wegner granulomatosis?
Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)
What is a potential complication of orbital abscess?
Endophthalmitis
What is the recommended systemic antibiotic therapy for rhino-orbital mucormycosis?
I.M. ceftazidime & I.V. vancomycin
What is the most common age group affected by idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease?
Adults between 20-50 years old
What is the main intervention for orbital myositis in mild cases?
Observation
Which type of infection is characterized by unilateral tender red peri-orbital edema, but no proptosis, chemosis, and normal visual acuity?
Pre-septal Cellulitis
Which type of infection is considered a life-threatening infection of the soft tissue behind the orbital septum?
Bacterial Orbital Cellulitis
What is the route of infection for bacterial orbital cellulitis in children, especially in relation to sinuses?
Commonly ethmoiditis
Which type of infection presents with severe malaise, fever, and visual impairment along with unilateral tender, warm & red eyelid edema?
Bacterial Orbital Cellulitis
What is the main cause of pre-septal cellulitis according to the text?
Skin trauma by S. aureus & S. pyogenes
What is the recommended treatment for pre-septal cellulitis mentioned in the text?
Systemic antibiotic (oral co-amoxacilin 250 mg/6 h & I.M. benzylpenicillin 4 mg)
Test your knowledge about orbital inflammation and infection including pre-septal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis, rhino-orbital mucormycosis, idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease, orbital myositis, and Wegener granulomatosis. Explore causes, definitions, and related diseases.
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