Orbital inflammation and infection
Definition of orbital inflammation
Orbital inflammation develops at the expense of the tissues and structures that surround the eye, creating a mass of a particular size, site and structure, and different depending on its origin, often resulting in ophthalmologic signs.
Diagnosis is aided by biology as well as radiology and usually confirmed by a biopsy. Treatment is often medical and varies according to the pathologies found.
Definition of orbit abscess
This is an infection that needs to be drained surgically and treated with antibiotics.
