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Pre-septal cellulitis--varied clinical presentations

V A Rao1, R Hans, A K Mehra

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Preseptal cellulitis, an infection around the eye, usually resolves with antibiotics. This study of 14 patients found Staphylococcus aureus to be the most common cause, with most cases curing within six weeks.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Preseptal cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid and periorbital tissues.
  • The clinical course can vary based on patient age, etiology, and causative organisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document cases of preseptal cellulitis.
  • To identify common causative organisms.
  • To assess treatment outcomes and complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case documentation of 14 patients with preseptal cellulitis.
  • Age range: 2 to 55 years.
  • Microbiological analysis to identify causative organisms.

Main Results:

  • Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently isolated organism (7 cases).

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  • Streptococcus pyogenes (2 cases) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (1 case) were also identified.
  • Four patients had no organism identified.
  • 10 out of 14 patients were cured within 6 weeks.
  • Complications included lagophthalmos, lid abscess, cicatricial ectropion, and lid necrosis in one patient each.

    • Conclusions:

    • Preseptal cellulitis generally has a favorable prognosis with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing complications.
    • Surgical intervention may be necessary in complicated cases.