Orbital cellulitis following preseptal cellulitis

Abstract EN

Orbital cellulitis is a vision and life-threatening soft tissue infection localized to the area posterior to the orbital septum.

It can complicate pre-septal cellulitis if not treated.

We report a case of a 3-year-old female with left upper eyelid preseptal cellulitis that was diagnosed based on clinical and radiological findings.

Despite treatment, the condition progressed to orbital cellulitis requesting integrated care medically and surgically.

Streptococcus pyogenes was isolated and showed resistance to initial therapy.

This case shows the importance of developing regional antibiotic policies to optimize patient care.