Abstract
Orbital abscess is a rare entity due to an odontogenic infection. The progression
from a toothache to serious complications such as blindness or death can be sudden
and severe. The authors present the case of a 13-year-old male patient with a 2-day
history of dental pain, which progressed to involve the periorbital tissues. He was
experiencing visual symptoms. Computed tomographic imaging revealed a canine space
abscess associated with a carious right maxillary molar in continuity with a subperiosteal
abscess of the right lateral orbit. Surgical drainage was performed under general
anesthesia via intraoral and extraoral approaches. The postoperative course was uncomplicated
and vision improved. Multidisciplinary and timely management is crucial for successful
outcomes in managing orbital abscesses of odontogenic origin. Therefore, it is crucial
for emergency and primary care physicians to recognize when specialist consultation
is indicated and expedite this process.
Keywords
abscess - orbit - pediatric - subperiosteal
