Orbital cellulitis + periorbital cellulitis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
similar symptoms of both
A
swelling redness of the eye
2
Q
symptoms only for orbital cellulitis
A
-chemosis (swelling of conjunctiva )
conjunctivitis,limites eye movement,visual acuity ,diplopia,proptosis ,pain during eye movement
3
Q
the most common cause of orbital cellulitis
A
ethmoidal sinusitis
4
Q
orbital cellulitis treatment
A
1st- orbital CT
2nd- start IV ceftriaxone
**if CT shows abscess do drainage
5
Q
peri orbital cellulitis treatment
A
ceforal (cephalexin )
