Periorbital mass with cellulitis caused by dirofilaria
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Periorbital and orbital cellulitis.
1. Recognize the difference between periorbital and orbital cellulitis on the basis of history and physical examination findings. 2. Describe the cause, pathophysiology, and management of periorbital and orbital cellulitis. 3. Understand the importance of sinus disease in both periorbital and orbital cellulitis. 4. Know the indications for computed tomography scan and specialist consultation fo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0255-0857
DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.90190