A case report: acute dacryocystitis with extensive preseptal cellulitis
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Keywords
Acute dacryocystitis, preseptal cellulitis, sensitive antibiotic
Abstract
Background: Preseptal cellulitis is tissue inflammation localized to the anterior orbital septum. Preseptal cellulitis can spread widely from adjacent structures, the nose as a site of origin, antimicrobial defenses, and infection.
Case Presentation: We report clinical characteristics and management of a rare case of extensive preseptal cellulitis as dacryocystitis complications. A man was admitted with swelling and redness face. The swelling felt was getting bigger until it looked symmetrical on both sides of the face, and it was getting more painful, with pus, but no complaints of blurred vision, glare, or watery eyes. This patient is treated with systemic antibiotic and require incision and drainage the pus.
Conclusion: Preseptal cellulitis is tissue inflammation localized anterior to the septum. This case shows a rapidly developing preseptal cellulitis extending from right to left, and prompt and precise definitive management can provide a good prognosis.
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