Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis related to Orbital Cellulitis Serious Complication to Prevent: a case report and literature review

INTRODUCTION: The authors report a case which aims to underline the importance of multidisciplinary management and rapid diagnosis of orbital cellulitis, for an adequate treatment of ocular damages and related complications, to prevent serious and permanent sequelae and avoid a fatal prognosis. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 61-year-old female reported to the oral and maxillofacial surgery department after she was dragged around for two months. She presented with a right facial swelling and orbital apex syndrome including proptosis, ophthalmoplegia and ptosis. DISCUSSION: Complications of orbital cellulitis may be limited to the orbit, such as subperiosteal or orbital abscess, optic neuritis, blindness, or intracranial such as meningitis, sinus cavernous thrombosis, cerebral abscess and even death. CONCLUSION: Maxillofacial surgeons must be aware of this complication in a multidisciplinary context to adopt adequate treatment as soon as possible.