orbital cellulitis
MONDO:0006881Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names orbital cellulitis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Inflammation of the eye tissues posterior to the orbital septum, and generally secondary to an infection spread from adjacent sinuses. Signs and symptoms of the affected eye include sudden loss of vision, erythema, edema, decreased eye movement, and pain. Treatment is conducted via intravenous antibiotics, observation, and surgical intervention when necessary.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0006881), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
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