Abstract
Acute dacryocystitis usually induces preseptal infection. In rare instances the infection that is confined to the lacrimal sac can extend to the orbital contents resulting in orbital cellulitis. We present a case of intraconal abscess secondary to acute dacryocystitis and review the literature of orbital cellulitis resulting from acute lacrimal sac infection.
Translated title of the contribution | Orbital abscess secondary to acute dacryocystitis: Case report |
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Original language | Portuguese |
Pages (from-to) | 576-578 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abscess
- Bacterial infections
- Case reports [Publication type]
- Cellulitis
- Dacryocystitis/complications
- Lacrimal apparatus diseases
- Orbital diseases/etiology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology