A Case of Actinomycosis of an Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Park, Jong Eun; Kang, Jae Bin; Park, Hyun-Young; Ahn, Ji Yeon; Shin, Jae Ho; Lee, Kun Hee; Cho, In Jin; Hwang, Yoo Cheol; Ahn, Kyu Jeung; Chung, Ho Yeon; Jeong, In Kyung

doi:10.4093/jkd.2016.17.3.219

J Korean Diabetes

2016

DOI: 10.4093/jkd.2016.17.3.219

|View full text |Cite

A Case of Actinomycosis of an Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Jong Eun Park

Jae Bin Kang

Hyun-Young Park

et al.

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2021

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite0

Independent1

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

References 9 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

Rhino-orbito-cerebral Actinomycosis Infection

Park¹,

Kim²,

Chi³

2021

J Korean Ophthalmol Soc

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: To report a case of actinomycosis infection originating in the orbitonasal cavity that quickly invaded the cerebrum. Case summary: A-57-year-old male with a history of right tooth extraction 7 days before the first visit presented with right eyelid swelling and pain that had developed 4 days prior to the visit and had become increasingly worse. The best-corrected visual acuity was light perception. The intraocular pressure of the patient was 37 mmHg in the right eye. Eyelid abscess, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and severe chemosis was observed. Orbital computed tomography showed multiple air pockets and enhancing soft tissue along the periorbital, maxillary, and ethmoid sinus. Emergent endoscopic sinus surgery, lateral canthotomy, and intravenous antifungal treatment were performed due to suspicion of mucormycosis infection. Two days after treatment, exenteration combined with otolaryngology and neurosurgery were performed, as brain magnetic resonance imaging scans indicated that intraorbital lesions had invaded the dura and frontal sinus. On Day 8 of treatment, Actinomyces odontolyticus was identified and intravenous Ampicillin was administered. Despite systemic antibiotic treatment, the infection could not be controlled. The patient died 28 days after treatment due to persistent intracranial hemorrhage and brain edema. Conclusions: For patients with severe eyelid swelling with a history of tooth extraction, actinomycosis infection should be considered. Delays in diagnosis and treatment of this infection could lead to serious consequences.

show abstract

Rhino-orbito-cerebral Actinomycosis Infection

Park¹,

Kim²,

Chi³

2021

J Korean Ophthalmol Soc

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.

Contact Info

customersupport@researchsolutions.com

10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Blog Terms and Conditions API Terms Privacy Policy Contact Cookie Preferences Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Made with 💙 for researchers

Part of the Research Solutions Family.

A Case of Actinomycosis of an Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Cited by 1 publication

References 9 publications

Rhino-orbito-cerebral Actinomycosis Infection

Rhino-orbito-cerebral Actinomycosis Infection

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About