DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2015.v03i09.032

Pages: 892-895

Orbital cellulitis is potentially severe, life threatening infection of the ocular adnexal and orbital tissue. Commonly it is a complication of infection at para nasal sinus, and rarely from facial skin infection. Without appropriate management, orbital cellulitis may lead to serious complication such as cavernous sinus thrombosis and even death. Three case report of orbital cellulitis secondary to furunculosis at the face region complicated with cavernous sinus thrombosis are reported. Blood cultures revealed Staphylococcus Aureus in all cases. Despite of vigorous care given unfortunately one patient died due to sepsis. In conclusion simple furunculosis at the face region can lead to devastating complication such as orbital cellulitis and cavernous sinus thrombosis. Prompt treatment is mandatory to avoid loss of vision and intracranial complication.