Abstract
Orbital abscess formation in neonates is rare, with only 12 cases reported in the literature. We present a case of orbital cellulitis with orbital abscesses following repair of congenital choanal atresia in a 2-week-old neonate. This is the first reported case of an orbital abscess following a sinus procedure in a neonate.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / diagnosis
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Abscess / drug therapy
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Abscess / microbiology
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Abscess / surgery*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Choanal Atresia / surgery
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Drainage
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / microbiology
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
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Orbital Cellulitis / diagnosis
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Orbital Cellulitis / drug therapy
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Orbital Cellulitis / microbiology
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Orbital Cellulitis / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications
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Reoperation
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Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
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Stents