Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2014)

Neonatal orbital abscess

  • Khalil M Al-Salem,
  • Fawaz A Alsarayra,
  • Areej R Somkawar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.116447
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 62, no. 3
pp. 354 – 357

Abstract

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Orbital complications due to ethmoiditis are rare in neonates. A case of orbital abscess due to acute ethmoiditis in a 28-day-old girl is presented. A Successful outcome was achieved following antimicrobial therapy alone; spontaneous drainage of the abscess occurred from the lower lid without the need for surgery. From this case report, we intend to emphasize on eyelid retraction as a sign of neonatal orbital abscess, and to review all the available literature of similar cases.

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