Orbital cellulitis as a sole symptom of odontogenic infection

Ngeow, Dr. W.C. (1999) Orbital cellulitis as a sole symptom of odontogenic infection. [Journal (Paginated)]

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A case of periapical infection resulting in unilateral maxillary sinusitis and cellulitis of the ipsilateral lower eyelid is presented. The sole symptom was right orbital swelling. The possible pathway for the spread of this type of infection predisposing factors and possible complications are reviewed. The value of radiographic examination and antibiotic therapy are also discussed.

Item Type:	Journal (Paginated)
Additional Information:	Cited By (since 1996): 4 Export Date: 7 March 2012 Source: Scopus CODEN: SIMJA PubMed ID: 10414168 Language of Original Document: English Correspondence Address: Ngeow, W.C.; Dept. Oral and Maxillofacial Surg., Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, Holtye Road, East Grinstead West Sussex RH 193DZ, United Kingdom References: Janakarajah, N., Sukumaran, K., Orbital cellulitis of dental origin: Case report and review of the literature (1985) Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 23, pp. 140-145; Melen, I., Lindahl, Andreasson, L., Rundcrantz, H., Chronic maxillary sinusitis. Definition, diagnosis and relations to dental infection and nasal polyposis (1986) Acta Otolaryngologica, 101, pp. 320-327. , Stock; Bullock, J.D., Fleishman, J.A., The spread of odontogenic infection to the orbit: Diagnosis and management (1985) J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 43, pp. 749-755; Selden, H.S., The endo-antral syndrome: An endodontic complication (1989) J Am Dent Assoc, 119, pp. 397-398; Albin, R., Wiener, J., Gordon, R., Willoughby, J.H., Diagnosis and treatment of pansinusitis: Report of case (1979) J Oral Surg, 37, pp. 604-607; Stone, A., Straitigos, G.T., Mandibular odontogenic infection wilh serious complications (1979) Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol, 47, pp. 395-400; Van Der Bordon J., Jr., Steinmetz, P.A., Abraham-Inpinjn, L., Visser, C.E., Westerbeek, H.A., Orbital cellulitis after a dental infection (1989) Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd, 96, pp. 561-563; Gomez Campdera, J.A., Navarro Gomez, N.L., Garcia-Mon Maranes, F., Aranguez Moreno, G., Casanova Morcillo, A., Orbital and periorbital cellulitis in childhood. A review of 116 cases (1996) An Esp Pediatr, 44, pp. 29-34; Thakar, M., Thakar, A., Odontogenic orbital cellulitis. Report of a case and considerations on route of spread (1995) Acta Ophthalmol Scand, 173, pp. 470-471; Allan, B.P., Egbert, M.A., Myall, R.W., Orbital abscess of odontogenic origin. Case report and review of the literature (1991) Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 20, pp. 268-270
Keywords:	Antibiotics; Endodontics; Odontogenic infection; Orbital cellulitis; Radiograph; article; case report; cellulitis; female; human; maxillary sinus; microbiology; middle aged; orbit disease; radiography;; tooth infection; Focal Infection, Dental; Humans; Orbital Diseases; Root Canal Therapy
Subjects:	JOURNALS JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:	8179
Deposited By:	Ngeow, A.P. Dr. Wei Cheong
Deposited On:	25 Apr 2012 12:59
Last Modified:	25 Apr 2012 12:59

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Janakarajah, N., Sukumaran, K., Orbital cellulitis of dental origin: Case report and review of the literature (1985) Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 23, pp. 140-145; Melen, I., Lindahl, Andreasson, L., Rundcrantz, H., Chronic maxillary sinusitis. Definition, diagnosis and relations to dental infection and nasal polyposis (1986) Acta Otolaryngologica, 101, pp. 320-327. , Stock; Bullock, J.D., Fleishman, J.A., The spread of odontogenic infection to the orbit: Diagnosis and management (1985) J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 43, pp. 749-755; Selden, H.S., The endo-antral syndrome: An endodontic complication (1989) J Am Dent Assoc, 119, pp. 397-398; Albin, R., Wiener, J., Gordon, R., Willoughby, J.H., Diagnosis and treatment of pansinusitis: Report of case (1979) J Oral Surg, 37, pp. 604-607; Stone, A., Straitigos, G.T., Mandibular odontogenic infection wilh serious complications (1979) Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol, 47, pp. 395-400; Van Der Bordon J., Jr., Steinmetz, P.A., Abraham-Inpinjn, L., Visser, C.E., Westerbeek, H.A., Orbital cellulitis after a dental infection (1989) Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd, 96, pp. 561-563; Gomez Campdera, J.A., Navarro Gomez, N.L., Garcia-Mon Maranes, F., Aranguez Moreno, G., Casanova Morcillo, A., Orbital and periorbital cellulitis in childhood. A review of 116 cases (1996) An Esp Pediatr, 44, pp. 29-34; Thakar, M., Thakar, A., Odontogenic orbital cellulitis. Report of a case and considerations on route of spread (1995) Acta Ophthalmol Scand, 173, pp. 470-471; Allan, B.P., Egbert, M.A., Myall, R.W., Orbital abscess of odontogenic origin. Case report and review of the literature (1991) Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 20, pp. 268-270

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