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Orbital abscess due to acute ethmoiditis in a neonate
S C Reddy1, H S Sharma, A S Mazidah
1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Sains Malaysia, Kelartan. reddy@kb.usm.my
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|July 31, 1999
Summary
Orbital abscess due to acute ethmoiditis is rare in infants. This case highlights successful treatment in a 10-day-old infant using antibiotics, ethmoidectomy, and abscess drainage.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Orbital complications from ethmoiditis are common in children but rare in infants.
- Acute ethmoiditis can lead to severe orbital infections.
Observation:
- A 10-day-old infant presented with an orbital abscess.
- The infection was secondary to acute ethmoiditis.
Findings:
- The causative agents identified were Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus species.
- Successful management involved antimicrobial therapy, external ethmoidectomy, and abscess drainage.
Implications:
- This case underscores the possibility of orbital abscess in neonates due to ethmoiditis.
- Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical and medical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in infants.