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Periorbital cellulitis in infancy.

A B Molarte, S J Isenberg

    Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology
    |May 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Infantile periorbital cellulitis differs between neonates and older infants. Neonates show more ruptured dacryocele and unknown infection sources, while older infants have more upper respiratory infections and positive blood cultures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid and surrounding skin.
    • Infantile periorbital cellulitis, particularly in neonates, has distinct characteristics not well-documented.
    • Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment in infants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the specific clinical features, etiology, and outcomes of infantile periorbital cellulitis.
    • To compare characteristics between neonates (under 1 month) and older infants (over 1 month).

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of 30 infantile periorbital cellulitis cases treated between 1977 and 1988.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, radiological findings, bacteriology, and treatment course.

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  • Comparison of characteristics between neonates and older infants.

    • Main Results:

    • Infants over 1 month shared similarities with older children regarding etiology and course.
    • Neonates (7-30 days old) had a higher incidence of ruptured dacryocele (29%) and unknown infection source (43%).
    • Neonates had lower rates of preceding upper respiratory infection (14%), abnormal sinus films (0%), and positive blood cultures (14%) compared to older infants. *Hemophilus sp* was common in older infants, while *Streptococcus* and *Staphylococcus* predominated in neonates.

    Conclusions:

    • Infantile periorbital cellulitis presents differently in neonates versus older infants.
    • Ruptured dacryocele and unidentified infection sources are more prevalent in neonates.
    • Prompt antibiotic treatment is effective, with all cases remaining preseptal.