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What is the definition or description of: orbital cellulitis?
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Infection around eye: Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the tissues surrounding the eye; in particular, it is specific for infection of elements of the eye socket posterior to the orbital septum.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Serious inflammation: Of orbit (eye ball) often by staph infection. Propping out of eyeball with limited motion is often observed. This is a true emergency condition requiring the intervention by ophthalmologist.
Answered 11/1/2016
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