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Case Report: Vision Loss in a Child Caused by Streptococcus constellatus
Xiaoyan Liu1, Wenjuan Luo1, Wanna Ren
1Department of Ophthalmology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Summary
A rare case of Streptococcus constellatus -induced odontogenic orbital cellulitis in an 8-year-old boy led to vision loss. Prompt diagnosis and multi-modal treatment, including surgery and antibiotics, were crucial for partial vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Critical Care
Background:
- Odontogenic infections can rarely lead to severe orbital complications.
- Orbital cellulitis requires prompt recognition and management to prevent vision loss.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old boy presented with severe right eye pain, swelling, and decreased vision.
- Imaging revealed extensive orbital, ethmoidal, and maxillary sinus abscesses.
- Initial treatment with antibiotics and paracentesis failed, leading to complete vision loss in the affected eye.
Findings:
- Streptococcus constellatus was identified as the causative agent of the orbital abscess.
- Surgical drainage of abscesses combined with intravenous antibiotics, steroids, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy was initiated.
- Despite optic nerve injury, vision partially recovered to 20/200 after aggressive treatment.
Implications:
- Pediatric orbital cellulitis, particularly when odontogenic, poses a significant risk of morbidity.
- Timely and aggressive multi-modal management is essential for optimizing visual outcomes in severe orbital infections.
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