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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 11(2):p 93-96, April - June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.11225.3
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Orbital Cellulitis in Immuno Compromised Patient with Intracranial Extension.
Saurabh Saini, Abhishek Yadav, Ms. Meenakshi, Kishalay Datta
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 11(2):p 93-96, April - June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.11225.3
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Saini S, Yadav A, Meenakshi, Datta K. Orbital cellulitis in immunocompromised patient with intracranial extension. Ind J Emerg Med. 2025;11(2):93-6.Timeline
Received : January 31, 2025
Accepted : April 04, 2025
Published : June 05, 2025
Abstract
Orbital cellulitis is a rare life-threatening condition secondary to underlying nasal and brain infection. Encounter with orbital cellulitis patients in the emergency department is very rare due to the rapid disease progression and fatal outcomes. The role of radiological investigations like computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays an important role in the disease diagnosis and progression. Intracranial extension with septic emboli complicates the disease further hidering the success of the treatment. In this case report, we discuss the challenging condition of concomitant occurrence of these conditions in a patient, the diagnostic challenges, the therapeutic challenges faced in the management of this patient.
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Saini S, Yadav A, Meenakshi, Datta K. Orbital cellulitis in immunocompromised patient with intracranial extension. Ind J Emerg Med. 2025;11(2):93-6.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.11225.3
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| Received | January 31, 2025 |
| Accepted | April 04, 2025 |
| Published | June 05, 2025 |
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