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==Classification==
==Classification==
The following classifcation systems
The following classifcation systems may be used to evaluate management options, or to assess the extent of the disease:
*'''Bacterial infection vs. Non-Bacterial infection:''' This classification determines the course of the disease, and the type of antibiotics to be used.  
*'''Bacterial infection vs. Non-Bacterial infection:''' This classification determines the course of the disease, and the type of antibiotics to be used.  
*'''Abscess vs. No Abscess:''' This classification determines the need for surgical therapy.
*'''Abscess vs. No Abscess:''' This classification determines the need for surgical therapy.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]

Overview

Orbital cellulitis may be classified according to the microbial family of the offending pathogen (bacterial vs. fungal), or by the management protocol (medical vs. surgical therapy). In 1970, Chandler's classification was created to describe five groups of complications of sinusitis by invading the surrounding tissue. This system is often used to describe the extent of orbital and periorbital disease.[1]

Classification

The following classifcation systems may be used to evaluate management options, or to assess the extent of the disease:

  • Bacterial infection vs. Non-Bacterial infection: This classification determines the course of the disease, and the type of antibiotics to be used.
  • Abscess vs. No Abscess: This classification determines the need for surgical therapy.
  • Chandler's Classification of Complications of Sinusitis:[1]
    • Stage I: Preseptal Cellulitis - Also known as periorbital cellulitis, this condition is not classified as true orbital cellulitis. It is rarely extends to become true postseptal orbital cellulitis. It is characterized by lid edema, and no changes in visual acuity or ocular movements.
    • Stage II: Orbital cellulitis - Also known as postseptal cellulitis or true orbital cellulitis. Diffuse orbital inflammation without abscess formation.
    • Stage III: Subperiosteal abscess
    • Stage IV: Orbital abscess
    • Stage V: Intracranial involvement/Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Martin-Hirsch DP, Habashi S, Hinton AH, Kotecha B (1992). "Orbital cellulitis". Arch Emerg Med. 9 (2): 143–8. PMC 1285851. PMID 1388488.

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