Assessment of Combined Surgical Approach in a Late Case of Orbital Cellulitis | Chapter 11 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5

 Infection of the ocular adnexal structures posterior to the orbital septum is known as orbital cellulitis. Sinus infections are the most prevalent source of infection. Mucopyoceles are infectious mucous-filled cysts that affect the paranasal sinuses, primarily the frontal sinus. Many of these lesions have an intraorbital extension, creating vision-threatening ocular complications such as orbital cellulitis, as well as an intracranial extension, which can lead to life-threatening neurological complications such as meningitis. We used a combination surgical technique to treat a 12-year-old female patient with acute orbital cellulitis caused by frontoethmoidal mucopyocele: transnasal endoscopic and open surgical drainage.

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Akshay Jawahirlal Bhandari
Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, India.

Somen Misra
Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Raipur, India.

Pratik Gogri
LVPEI, Hyderabad, India.

Neeta Misra
Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Raipur, India.

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Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Associated With Bilateral Orbital Cellulitis: A Case Study of A 10 Year Old Rural Girl from Sub-Saharan Region | Chapter 11 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8

 Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (CST) is a rare infective illness that affects the cavernous sinus in the brain and is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, especially when early and proper treatment is delayed. Although there is minimal data on CST worldwide, the low frequency in underdeveloped nations may be linked to variables such as poor health-seeking behaviour, insufficient healthcare facilities, a lack of radio-imaging diagnostic tools, and a lack of suspicion for CST among clinicians. A 10-year-old destitute nomadic (Fulani) girl was diagnosed with septic cavernous sinus thrombosis and bilateral ocular cellulitis, which was verified by a brain enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan. The case would have gone unnoticed if it hadn't been for the involvement of a "Good Samaritan" who helped her get to the correct medical facility in time.

Objective: To highlight the clinical presentation, care, and raise awareness about the need for a high index of suspicion and early diagnosis of children with CST in resource-constrained settings in order to prevent morbidity and mortality.

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R. Mohammed-Nafi’u
Department of Paediatrics, State Service Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.

A. S. Alhassan
Department of Public Health, State Service Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.

E. J. Okon
Departments of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.

V. Aliche
Departments of Optometry, State Service Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.

J. Asemoh
Departments of Medicine, State Service Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.

E. T. Nnadi
General out Patient Department, State Service Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.

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