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Panfacial cellulitis with contralateral orbital cellulitis and blindness after tooth extraction.
Journal of Oral Surgery (American Dental Association : 1965)
|January 1, 1977
Summary
A rare case of panfacial cellulitis led to blindness in the opposite eye after a tooth extraction. This unusual presentation suggests hematogenous spread, not direct extension, as the cause.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Disease
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Panfacial cellulitis is a severe infection affecting the entire face.
- Orbital cellulitis can lead to vision loss, but contralateral involvement is rare.