Abstract
Preseptal and orbital cellulitis, both more common in the pediatric population, are important bacterial infections of the orbit. Preseptal cellulitis refers to infection anterior to the orbital septum, while orbital cellulitis describes an infection involving the soft tissues posterior to the orbital septum, involving the soft tissue and muscle in the confined bony orbit. It is important to differentiate these two entities as early diagnosis, aggressive medical treatment, and timely surgical intervention are important to avoid irreversible visual loss and intracranial spread in the case of orbital cellulitis. Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis, though rare, progresses rapidly and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Clinicians should be aware of characteristic features and act promptly to save life and vision.
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Li, E.Ym., Yuen, H.KL. (2017). Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Infections of the Orbit. 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_33
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