A Case of Panophthalmitis Secondary to Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis. Journal Article

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Authors: Mamikunian, G; Ziegler, A; Thorpe, E
Article Title: A Case of Panophthalmitis Secondary to Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis.
Abstract: Endogenous endophthalmitis is a bacterial or fungal infection within the eye that includes the vitreous and aqueous humors. Panophthalmitis is a subtype of endogenous endophthalmitis that also includes infection of the adjacent soft tissue of the orbit. We present a case of a 91-year-old female who initially presented with left eye pain and decreased vision. She was found to have panophthalmitis secondary to odontogenic maxillary sinusitis. To our knowledge, there has not been a case reported in the literature before that has established this association between panophthalmitis and odontogenic maxillary sinusitis.
Journal Title: Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184; 2168-8184
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2022