Orbital apex syndrome secondary to osteomyelitis of maxilla following dental caries

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Case Report

Author Details : Sneha KR, Fauzia Ara*, Keerthi B

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 164-166

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijooo.2022.035

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Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of unilateral orbital apex syndrome with periorbital abscess secondary to osteomyelitis of maxilla following right upper molar dental caries
Materials and Methods: A 37 years old female patient presented with fever and toothache 1 month ago treated in a local hospital following which she developed facial swelling, dropping of left eyelid and sudden, progressive diminution of vision in left eye. Patient underwent tooth extraction following which facial swelling worsened. She was newly diagnosed as diabetic. Visual acuity in Right eye was 6/6 and in Left eye was PL negative. Detailed Slit lamp examination, fundus examination and cranial nerve examination was done. CT and MRI scan was done.
Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and timely management of dental caries to prevent dreaded complications like orbital apex and cavernous sinus involvement.
 

Keywords: Ocular manifestation, Ocular malignancy, Ocular inverted papilloma

How to cite : Sneha Kr, Ara F, Keerthi B, Orbital apex syndrome secondary to osteomyelitis of maxilla following dental caries. IP Int J Ocul Oncol Oculoplasty 2022;8(2):164-166

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