Table 2.
Summary of the predisposing causes of non-medial orbital cellulitis
| Origin of infection | Frequency (%) | Type of management |
|---|---|---|
| Sinusitis | 15(65.2%) |
Medical: 2 (13%) Surgical: 13 (87%) |
| Super-Imposed infection on chicken pox blisters and herpes zoster vesicles | 2(8.7%) | Surgical |
| Blount trauma with inferior wall fracture (Fig. 1) | 1(4.3%) | Surgical |
| Post lower lid blepharoplasty | 1(4.3%) | Medical |
| Dental abscess (Fig. 2) | 1(4.3%) | Surgical |
| Nasal metallic foreign body (Fig. 3) | 1(4.3%) | Medical |
| Insect bite (Fig. 4) | 1(4.3%) | Medical |
| Unknown | 1(4.3%) | Surgical |