Abstract:Periorbital cellulitis is an uncommon presentation to primary care and the emergency department. With multiple aetiologies, it is crucial that an appropriate history and examination are applied to identify the primary cause and initiate therapy in a timely manner.We present a 30-year-old male who presented with recurrent periorbital cellulitis treated repeatedly with antibiotics without consideration of the origin of the infection. Subsequent investigations discovered a widely dehiscent mucopyocoele of the fro… Show more
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