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  • Title: Odontogenic orbital abscess: a case report and review of literature.
    Author: Procacci P, Zangani A, Rossetto A, Rizzini A, Zanette G, Albanese M.
    Journal: Oral Maxillofac Surg; 2017 Jun; 21(2):271-279. PubMed ID: 28303354.
    Abstract:
    Odontogenic orbital abscess is a rare but well-documented complication of sinusitis and infections spreading from dental apical lesion. We report a case of orbital abscess with periorbital cellulitis, in a 35-year-old man with positive recent dental history of a periapical dental infection arising from the second upper left premolar spread into maxillary sinus. The patient has shown facial edema, ocular pain, ophthalmoplegia, proptosis, and initial visual symptoms. A surgical intervention to drain the abscess and a revision of the dental lesion and maxillary sinus were required. A review of literature is also reported focusing on etiology and treatment options dealing with odontogenic orbital abscess and cellulitis.
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