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Orbital cellulitis

Summary of Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is inflammation of eye tissues behind the orbital septum. It most commonly refers to an acute spread of infection into the eye socket from either the adjacent sinuses or through the blood. When it affects the rear of the eye, it is known as retro-orbital cellulitis. Common signs and symptoms of orbital cellulitis include pain with eye movement, sudden vision loss, bulging of the infected eye, and limited eye movement.




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Orbital cellulitis

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USMLE® Step 1 style questions USMLE

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USMLE® Step 2 style questions USMLE

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A 10-year-old boy comes to the emergency department with progressive right periorbital swelling for the past two days. He also complains of fever, nasal congestion, and blurry vision. On physical examination, his right eye is swollen closed. He also has proptosis, conjunctival injection, and is unable to abduct his right eye. The left eye is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?