Case report: dental infection leading to orbital cellulitis

• Published in: Dental update Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 217
• Main Authors: Grimes, David, Fan, Kathleen, Huppa, Christoph
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.05.2006
• Subjects: Adult; Cellulitis - etiology; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Orbital Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Orbital Diseases - etiology; Radiography; Root Canal Therapy - adverse effects

Orbital cellulitis is a rare but serious sequel of infection from a dental origin. Without prompt treatment, further spread of infection is likely to occur, resulting in loss of vision and possibly death. We report a case of orbital cellulitis secondary to infection originating in a recently endodon...