Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2006 Jan;49(1):118-121.

A Case of Deep Neck Infecton Followed by Orbital Cellulitis

• Lee DW
• Jeong JS
• Yoo SJ
• Bae H

Abstract

Orbital cellulitis implies acute suppurative inflammation involving anterior and posterior portion of orbital septum. In most cases, these are either extended from adjacent dermal cellulitis or paranasal sinusitis according to the anatomic characteristics of orbit. The authors experienced a unique case of deep neck infection, which was immediately followed by orbital cellulitis without paranasal sinusitis. The patient was treated with aggressive antibiotics without any problems. The authors report the case with literature review.

Keyword

Orbit; Cellulitis; Neck; Abscess

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Cellulitis
Humans
Inflammation
Neck*
Orbit*
Orbital Cellulitis*
Sinusitis
Anti-Bacterial Agents