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Periorbital Cellulitis Definition
Common names:
  • Cellulitis Orbital
  • Cellulitis Periorbital
  • Orbital Cellulitis
  • Periorbital Cellulitis
A person with periorbital cellulitis has a bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissues that surround the eye. Common symptoms include pain, swelling and redness to the skin around the eye. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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