Orbital abscess secondary to acute dacryocystitis: case report

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Acute dacryocystitis, an infection of the lacrimal sac, commonly causes localized preseptal infections.
• Orbital complications are infrequent but can be severe.

Observation:

• A rare case of an intraconal abscess, an infection within the muscle cone of the orbit, is presented.
• This abscess developed secondary to acute dacryocystitis.

Findings:

• The infection, initially confined to the lacrimal sac, extended into the orbital contents.
• This extension resulted in the formation of an intraconal abscess, a serious orbital infection.

Implications:

• This case underscores the potential for acute dacryocystitis to cause severe orbital infections like cellulitis and abscess.
• Early recognition and management of lacrimal sac infections are crucial to prevent vision-threatening orbital complications.