Rapidly progressing subperiosteal orbital abscess: an unexpected complication of a group-A streptococcal pharyngitis in a healthy young patient

Rapidly progressing subperiosteal orbital abscess: an unexpected complication of a group-A streptococcal pharyngitis in a healthy young patient

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Complications associated to group-A streptococcal pharyingitis include non-suppurative complications such as acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis and suppurative complications such as peritonsillar or retropharyngeal absces...

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Main Authors: Costantinides Fulvia, Luzzati Roberto, Tognetto Daniele, Bazzocchi Gabriele, Biasotto Matteo, Tirelli Gian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Subjects:
Group-A streptococcal pharyngitis
Orbital abscess
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Visual acuity
Dental examination
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/8/1/28

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