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Eyelid infection and orbital infection encompass a broad spectrum of diseases. These are commonly encountered by general ophthalmologists and oculoplastic surgeons. Being able to properly diagnose and manage these infections in a timely manner can avoid permanent vision loss and possibly save a patient’s life. When clinicians are faced with such patients, sometimes the exact diagnosis cannot be made just based on clinical examination alone; various laboratory tests and imaging are required. Moreover, surgical interventions such as incision and drainage, biopsies with histopathological analyses, or orbitotomy may be necessary, especially for the atypical cases.
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Yuen, H.KL. (2017). General Approach and Algorithm for Managing Acute Infections of the Orbit and Eyelid. In: Mukherjee, B., Yuen, H. (eds) Emergencies of the Orbit and Adnexa. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1807-4_32
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