Orbital complications of sinusitis: avoid delays in diagnosis
Open Access
- 1 February 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 70 (820) , 108-110
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.70.820.108
Abstract
Summary: Orbital cellulitis and abscess formation are uncommon complications of sinusitis. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent blindness and intracranial complications. We present four consecutive cases referred over 2 years which demonstrate how diagnostic delays may occur and suggest a protocol to avoid similar delays.Keywords
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