Orbital cellulitis with subperiosteal abscess in a neonate
Abstract
Orbital cellulitis in neonatal period (0-28
days) is very rare and only few cases
have been reported in the literature
throughout the world .This is a case report
of 23 day old neonate presented
with orbital proptosis and radiological
evaluation revealed orbital cellulitis with
subperiosteal abscess.The source of infection
was from ethmoid sinus .The neonate
was managed conservatively with
antibiotics and baby showed complete
resolution of the abscess.This case is
presented for its rarity and to emphasise
the role for conservative management in
treating subperiosteal abscess in neonates
without criteria for immediate surgical
intervention.
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