Abstract
Aim : The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of paranasal sinusitis as a cause of orbital cellulitis and to identify the commonest sinus(es) involved in our setting. Methods : A retrospective review of the case notes of 47 patients with orbital cellulitis admitted into the ophthalmic ward of the University College Hospital, Ibadan within a ten-year period (1988-1987) was done. Results : Sinusitis 34.2%) was the most common cause of orbital cellulitis with the maxillary sinus being the most involved (38%). Patients in the second decade of life had the highest prevalence of 56%. More cases were seen during the dry season C November to February. Conclusion: Paranasal sinusitis is probably the most frequent cause of orbital cellulitis with the maxillary sinus being the most involved. Keywords : orbital cellulitis, paranasal sinusitis, Ibadan, Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. 13 (1) 2005: 8-10
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