An unusual case of acute periorbital swelling
Torretta, S.; Brevi, A.; Pagani, D.; Pignataro, L.
Ear Nose and Throat Journal 93(10-11): E38-E39
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1942-7522 PMID: 25397388 Document Number: 678675
Periorbital swelling is frequently encountered in ear, nose, and throat practices and, as it may be secondary to acute sinusitis, delayed diagnosis may lead to significant morbidity. We describe the case of a 24-year-old man with acute ethmoid-maxillary sinusitis and ipsilateral facial swelling particularly involving the periorbital area. We also discuss the workup that led to the formulation of an unusual diagnosis.