Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to odontogenic sinusitis

Authors

  • A Ayzam Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health campus, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • M Irfan Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health campus, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v10i2.7811

Keywords:

Abscess, orbital complication, sinusitis, odontogenic

Abstract

An orbital abscess is a rare complication of an odontogenic infection, but it can lead to high morbidity and mortality. This paper presents a case of orbital abscess secondary to an infection of upper molar teeth that developed after the tooth extraction. The direct spread of the infection through the oroantral fistula and extended to the orbit close to the superior orbital fissure.

Keywords: Abscess; orbital complication; sinusitis; odontogenic.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v10i2.7811

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.10 No.2 Apr’11 pp.137-140

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Ayzam, A., & Irfan, M. (2011). Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to odontogenic sinusitis. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 10(2), 137–140. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v10i2.7811

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2011)

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Case Reports

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