1
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Def
A
Acute infection of the subcutaneous tissues in front of the orbital septum
80 PC patience kids<10
2
Q
Cause & etiology
A
Staph aureus
Strep pyogenes
Extension of infection from adjacent structures Hordoleum Sinusitis Conjunctivitis Exogenous: skin laceration Hematogenous spread Resp tract and middle ear
3
Q
Clinical
A
Edema of eye and periorbital structure
Eyelids firm and tender
Everything else normal
No investigation
4
Q
Treated
A
Systemic antibiotics
Topical
IV antibiotics
Analgesics
EYE
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