Journal article
A Diagnostic Challenge: Periorbital or Orbital Cellulitis?
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, v 15(11), e48439
07 Nov 2023
PMID: 38074053
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Abstract
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old male who presented to the hospital with worsening eye pain, swelling, and blurred vision of the left eye. His symptoms grew worse despite initial over-the-counter medication and a trip to the urgent care center. A physical exam was concerning for a possible orbital cellulitis given the appearance of the eye and the amount of discomfort, as well as their immunocompromised status, necessitating imaging and workup to confirm the diagnosis. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with periorbital cellulitis and bacterial conjunctivitis, and he received intravenous antibiotics for treatment. This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach to managing ocular infections.
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- Title
- A Diagnostic Challenge: Periorbital or Orbital Cellulitis?
- Publication Details
- CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, v 15(11), e48439
- Publisher
- SPRINGERNATURE; LONDON
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001112497100016
- Other Identifier
- 991021861186904721
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