Orbital Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
preseptal and orbital cellulitis
A
soft tissue infection around the eyes
2
Q
what is preseptal cellulitis
A
infection of the external tissues around the eyes
3
Q
what is orbital cellulitis
A
infection of the internal structures around the eyes
4
Q
risk factors
A
childhood
sinus infection
5
Q
signs of orbital cellulitis
A
erythema eye
swelling
pain on movement
low visual acuity
6
Q
signs of presepatal cellulits
A
erythema eye
swelling
no pain and loss of visual acuity
7
Q
investigations
A
CT contrast of orbital, sinuses
8
Q
management
A
admits for IV antibiotics
9
Q
which is more serious
A
orbital cellulitis
