Orbital cellulitis in a neonate of the tooth bud origin: a case report

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014 Jul;62(7):817-9. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.138296.

Abstract

Orbital cellulitis is a serious, yet uncommon infection in neonates. It can result in significant sight and life threatening complications. Most commonly, it occurs secondarily as the result of a spread of infection from the sinuses. Orbital cellulitis, secondary to dental infection is rare. We hereby report a case of orbital cellulitis secondary to dental infection in a 15-day-old neonate without any systemic features.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Orbital Cellulitis / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Cellulitis / drug therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents