Title of article
Case report: Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to odontogenic sinusitis
Author/Authors
Ayzam, A Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Irfan, M Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia
From page
137
To page
140
Abstract
An orbital abscess is a rare complication of an odontogenic infection, but it can lead to high morbidity and mortality. This paper presents a case of orbital abscess secondary to an infection of upper molar teeth that developed after the tooth extraction. The direct spread of the infection through the oroantral fistula and extended to the orbit close to the superior orbital fissure.
Keywords
Abscess , orbital complication , sinusitis , odontogenic.
Journal title
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Record number
2671612
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