Preorbital Cellulitis Flashcards
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Q
What is preorbital cellulitis?
A
Infection of the soft tissues anterior to the orbital septum including eyelids, skin and tissue of face but not orbit
2
Q
What is the common cause of preorbital cellulitis?
A
- Staph aureus
- Staph epidermidis
- Streptococci
3
Q
How does preorbital cellulitis present?
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- Acute onset of red, swollen, painful eye
- Fever
- Erythema/Oedema of eyelids and skin
- Ptosis
- NO orbital signs (pain on movement, visual disturbance etc)
4
Q
How is preorbital cellulitis investigated?
A
Bloods - raised inflammatory markers
CT orbit - differentiate between preorbital and orbital
5
Q
How is preorbital cellulitis managed?
A
- Referral to opthalnology
- Oral Abx usually sufficient
- Children need admission for observation as can develop orbital
