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Orbital abscess of odontogenic origin. Case report and review of the literature.

University of Washington School of Dentistry.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (impact factor: 1.51). 11/1991; 20(5):268-70. DOI:10.1016/S0901-5027(05)80150-X pp.268-70
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ABSTRACT A case is discussed of a patient with an orbital cellulitis and a post septal abscess secondary to infection from an upper molar tooth. Spread of infection was to the maxillary sinus and thence to the orbit via a defect in the orbital floor. The clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, value of CT scanning, treatment and possible complications are reviewed.

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Keywords

CT scanning
 
differential diagnosis
 
orbital floor
 
possible complications
 
post septal abscess secondary
 
upper molar tooth
 

B P Allan