| Literature DB >> 18797671 |
Marcia Clivati Martins1, José Reinaldo da Silva Ricardo, Patrícia Mitiko Santello Akaishi, Antonio Augusto Velasco e Cruz.
Abstract
Acute dacryocystitis usually induces preseptal infection. In rare instances the infection that is confined to the lacrimal sac can extend to the orbital contents resulting in orbital cellulitis. We present a case of intraconal abscess secondary to acute dacryocystitis and review the literature of orbital cellulitis resulting from acute lacrimal sac infection.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18797671 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492008000400020
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arq Bras Oftalmol ISSN: 0004-2749 Impact factor: 0.872