Inflammatory/Infections of Orbit Flashcards
bony cavities that contain the globes, extraocular muscles, nerves, fat, & blood vessels
Orbits/Bony Orbit
pear shaped, tapering posteriorly to the apex & the optic canal
Bony orbit
_______approximately parallel and are separated by ___mm in the average adult
Medial orbital walls; 25mm
widest dimension of orbit is approximately __cm behind anterior orbital rim
1cm
allows the eye to rotate & move forward without damaging the nerve
The normal redundancy of optic nerve
segment of the optic nerve that is slightly “S-curved” and moves with the eye
Intraorbital segment
What are the 7 orbital walls
(EFLMPSZ)
Ethmoid
Frontal
Lacrimal
Maxilla (Maxillary)
Palatine
Sphenoid
Zygomatic
The evaluation of an orbital disorder should distinguish orbital from _______ and ________ lesions
Periorbital & intraocular lesions
5 categories of basic clinical patterns
- Inflammatory (acute, subacute, & chronic)
- Mass effect (causing globe displacement w/ axial/non-axial proptosis0
- Structural (congenital or acquired change in bony orbital structure)
- Vascular (venous or arterial lesions with characteristic dynamic changes
- Functional (sensory & motor dysfunction of neuro vascular structures)
What is the importance of the 5 basic clinical patterns
The classification provides a framework for development of a differential diagnosis. The evaluation begins with a detailed history.
What are the 6 Inflammatory/Infections of the Orbit
- Orbital cellulitis
- Orbital tuberculosis
- Zygomycosis
- Acute aspergillosis
- Nonspecific Orbital Inflammation (NSOI)
- Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
involves structures posterior to the orbital septum
Orbital cellulitis
occurs as a secondary extension of acute or chronic bacterial sinusitis (majority of cases)
Orbital cellulitis
Clinical findings of Orbital cellulitis (FLEPCPRPDIRP)
a. Fever
b. Leukocytosis (75% of cases) - increased WBC
c. Erythema (redness)
d. Proptosis (exophthalmos, protrusion of the eye)
e. Chemosis (swelling)
f. Ptosis
g. Restriction upon ocular movement
h. Pain with ocular movement
i. Decreased vision
j. Impaired color vision
k. Restricted visual fields
l. Pupillary abnormalities
Clinical findings of Orbital cellulitis which suggest optic neuropathy that demands immediate investigation & aggressive management
Decreased vision,
Impaired color vision,
Restricted visual fields,
Pupillary abnormalities
Delay in treatment of Orbital Cellulitis may result in (BCCBD)
a. Blindness
b. Cavernous sinus thrombosis
c. Cranial neuropathy
d. Brain abscess
e. Death
Management of Orbital Cellulitis
ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY provide broad-spectrum coverage
(Orbital Cellulitis) What are the organisms involved in infections in adults
Gram-positive cocci
H influenzae
Moraxella catarrhalis
Anaerobes
occurs most commonly as a result of hematogenous spread from a pulmonary focus
Orbital tuberculosis
spread occurs from adjacent tuberculous sinusitis
Orbital tuberculosis
Clinical findings of Orbital Tuberculosis (PMBC)
Proptosis
Motility dysfunction
Bone destruction
Chronic draining fistulas
this disease is usually unilateral
Orbital tuberculosis
skin testing & fine-needle aspiration biopsy with culture early in course of disease may help establish diagnosis
Orbital tuberculosis
Treatment/Management of Orbital tuberculosis
ANTITUBERCULOUS THERAPY is usually curative
What are the other names for Zygomycosis
Phycomycosis, Mucormycosis
What are the the most common & most virulent fungal disease involving the orbit
Mucor & Rhizopus
The fungi invade blood vessel walls, producing _________
“Thrombosing vasculitis”
Who are the at risk of Zygomycosis
Older adults - relatively immunosuppressed therefore at risk of virulent infections