What type of CT is used for orbital cellulitis?

On CT scan of the head, orbital cellulitis is characterized by hyperdensity within low density periorbital fat and generalized elevation of the periobita. CT scan of the orbit is the imaging modality of choice for patients with orbital cellulitis.

How do you test for orbital cellulitis?

The diagnosis of orbital cellulitis can be confirmed by imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

How do you rule out orbital cellulitis?

The diagnosis of orbital cellulitis begins with a physical examination of the person’s eye. An ophthalmologist, a doctor who specializes in the eyes, will usually carry out the exam. The ophthalmologist will check for physical signs of an infection of the eye socket, such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever.

Will a CT scan show cellulitis?

CT. CT is used to accurately differentiate between superficial cellulitis and deep cellulitis. In uncomplicated cellulitis, CT demonstrates skin thickening, septation of the subcutaneous fat, and thickening of the underlying superficial fascia.

What are the symptoms of orbital cellulitis?

Although each child may experience symptoms differently, the most common symptoms of orbital cellulitis appear slowly and may include:

• swelling of the upper and lower eyelid.
• swelling and bulging of the eyeball.
• decrease in the child’s ability to move the eyeball.
• decrease in vision.
• fever.
• general discomfort.

Is orbital cellulitis serious?

Orbital cellulitis is a dangerous infection, which can cause lasting problems. Orbital cellulitis is different than periorbital cellulitis, which is an infection of the eyelid or skin around the eye. In children, it often starts out as a bacterial sinus infection from bacteria such as Haemophilus influenza.

Can you have cellulitis without a fever?

You have a rash that’s red, swollen, tender and warm — and it’s expanding — but without fever.

Why is orbital cellulitis an emergency?

Orbital cellulitis is an emergency. It may cause blindness and progress to life-threatening sequelae such as brain abscess, meningitis and cavernous sinus thrombosis. Successful management is dependent upon urgent referral and immediate treatment.

What does cellulitis look like on CT?

In uncomplicated cellulitis, CT demonstrates skin thickening, septation of the subcutaneous fat, and thickening of the underlying superficial fascia. If the infection spreads to deeper tissues, soft-tissue abscess, infectious myositis, necrotizing fasciitis, and osteomyelitis can all be detected with CT.