Orbital cellulitis and paranasal sinusitis with intracranial and subgaleal extension following trivial fall

Abstract

Orbital cellulitis is a rare sequala of orbital trauma, and usually presents with unilateral or bilateral progressive proptosis. Diagnosis is based on clinical details and can be confirmed by CT scan. Early and aggressive management of this life-threatening condition with appropriate antibiotics is gives good functional outcome.

Keywords: Orbital cellulitis, orbital fracture, proptosis

> African Journal of Paediatric Surgery Vol. 3 (2) 2006: pp. 75-76