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
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sinusitis and nasal conditions
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 75–76
- Publication date
- 25 May 2026
- Language
- EN