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Rapid progression of orbital abscess requiring lateral canthotomy in a pediatric patient.
- Source :
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The American journal of emergency medicine [Am J Emerg Med] 2024 Jun; Vol. 80, pp. 229.e1-229.e3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 21. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Subperiosteal abscess (SPA) is a rare complication of acute sinusitis in children that may develop rapidly. In this case report, we describe an 11 year-old boy who presented with a large SPA 2 days after being diagnosed with conjunctivitis. The patient required emergent lateral canthotomy and cantholysis (LCC), IV antibiotics, and emergent surgery. It is crucial that emergency physicians be able to identify and treat this vision-threatening complication.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None.<br /> (Published by Elsevier Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-8171
- Volume :
- 80
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The American journal of emergency medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38664102
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2024.04.028