Successful management of a rare paediatric orbital subperiosteal abscess: A case report

Dian E Yulia,King H Kurnia,Lia Amanda,Mutmainah Mahyuddin,Lukman Edwar

doi:10.4102/aveh.v80i1.631

Abstract

Paediatric orbital subperiosteal abscess (SPA) requires prompt and appropriate treatment to prevent further complication. A 10-year-old girl with a history of sinusitis came with progressive swelling on her left eye, non-axial proptosis and visual acuity (VA) was 2/60. A computed tomography scan revealed a SPA formation in the superior left orbit. This report highlights that intravenous antibiotic with incision and drainage surgery improved the VA with resolution of proptosis and swelling.

Highlights

Subperiosteal abscess (SPA), one of the orbital complications of sinusitis, is often associated with either ethmoidal or frontal sinusitis.[1]
Orbital infections can be categorised into orbital septum, preseptal and post-septal infections
Subperiosteal abscess, a type of post-septal infection, is commonly associated with ethmoidal sinusitis when it occurs in the http://www.avehjournal.org

Summary

Introduction

Subperiosteal abscess (SPA), one of the orbital complications of sinusitis, is often associated with either ethmoidal or frontal sinusitis.[1]. Subperiosteal abscess (SPA), one of the orbital complications of sinusitis, is often associated with either ethmoidal or frontal sinusitis.[1] It can rapidly develop into a significant ocular or even life-threatening condition, especially in children.[2] The initial treatment of SPA comprises the administration of a systemic antibiotic. Surgical incision and drainage of the SPA is another treatment option.

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