Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Year
: 2014  |  Volume : 62  |  Issue : 7  |  Page : 817--819

Orbital cellulitis in a neonate of the tooth bud origin : A case report


Poonam Lavaju1, Badri Prasad Badhu1, Basudha Khanal2, Bhuwan Govinda Shrestha1 
1 Department of Ophthalmology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
2 Department of Microbiology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Correspondence Address:
Poonam Lavaju
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, B. P. Koiral Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
Nepal

Orbital cellulitis is a serious, yet uncommon infection in neonates. It can result in significant sight and life threatening complications. Most commonly, it occurs secondarily as the result of a spread of infection from the sinuses. Orbital cellulitis, secondary to dental infection is rare. We hereby report a case of orbital cellulitis secondary to dental infection in a 15-day-old neonate without any systemic features.


How to cite this article:
Lavaju P, Badhu BP, Khanal B, Shrestha BG. Orbital cellulitis in a neonate of the tooth bud origin : A case report.Indian J Ophthalmol 2014;62:817-819


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Lavaju P, Badhu BP, Khanal B, Shrestha BG. Orbital cellulitis in a neonate of the tooth bud origin : A case report. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2014 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];62:817-819
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