A CASE OF ORBITAL CELLULITIS IN DENGUE HAEMMORHAGIC FEVER A SHORT COMMUNICATION

Dr. Tasneem A. F.; Dr. Vittal Nayak I.; Dr. Merlin Benzy; Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Raji; Dr. Darshika N.; Dr. Shyam Sundar Naik R

Volume : V, Issue : IX, September - 2016

A CASE OF ORBITAL CELLULITIS IN DENGUE HAEMMORHAGIC FEVER A SHORT COMMUNICATION

Dr. Tasneem A. F. , Dr. Vittal Nayak I. , Dr. Merlin Benzy, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Raji, Dr. Darshika N. , Dr. Shyam Sundar Naik R

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Purpose: To report a case of orbital cellulitis in dengue haemorrhagic fever. Methods: A complete ocular examination with Bscan ultrasonography, physical examination; blood tests were inclusive of haemogram for thrombocytopenia, LFT, electrolytes, urine analysis, ain and orbital MRI, chest x&ndash;ray, ultrasound abdomen and pelvis. Results: A 31 year old male patient presented to our OPD with RE visual acuity 20/20 and LE &ndash; perception of light negative. Further examination revealed periorbital oedema, ecchymosis, conjunctival chemosis with congestion, mucopurulent greenish discharge and total hyphaema, rest of the anterior segment details not visible, extraocular movements were restricted and painful in all positions of gaze. Conclusions: Dengue fever, borne by aedes aegypti mosquito, is one of the most common and most prevalent forms of flavivirus infections in humans. The incidence of ocular complications in dengue fever is increasing; hence all patients with dengue should be referred to an ophthalmologist to look for ocular morbidity and prevent any sight threatening complications.</p>