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Diseases of the orbit- categories of orbital diseases, clinical presentation & evaluation Orbital cellulitis & Blow-out fracture of the orbit . Dr. Ayesha Abdullah 13.09.2012. LEARNING OBJECTIVES . By the end of this lecture the students would be able to;
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Diseases of the orbit- categories of orbital diseases, clinical presentation & evaluationOrbital cellulitis & Blow-out fracture of the orbit Dr. Ayesha Abdullah 13.09.2012
LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lecture the students would be able to; 1. Categorize orbital diseases, correlate the common symptoms & signs of orbital diseases with the underlying structural and functional disorder 2. Outline the protocol for the clinical evaluation of a patient presenting with orbital disorder 3. Differentiate between preseptal and true orbital cellulitis & explain why it is considered to be an ocular emergency 4. Describe the causes, clinical presentation, complications & line of management of orbital cellulitis 5. Explain the mechanism of BOF of the orbit, describe its clinical presentation, complications & outline the management.
REVIEW (mark as true/false) • Structures that enter the orbit through the annulus of Zinn include: • a. the nasociliary nerve • b. the lacrimal nerve • c. the frontal nerve • d. the trochlear nerve • e. the abducent nerve T F F F T
The following are true about the orbit: • it has a volume of about 300 ml • the nasal bone forms part of the medial orbital wall • the palatine forms part of the floor • the lateral wall is the thickest orbital wall • the lesser wing of sphenoid forms part of the lateral wall F F T T F
The orbital septum • Spreads like a sheet at the back of the orbit • Separates the lids from the intraorbital contents • If weak the intraorbital fat can herinate through it • Is a weak barrier to the spread of infection inside the orbit • Is attached to the trochlea F T T F F
CLASSIFICATION OF ORBITAL DISEASES • Congenital anomalies • Infections; orbital cellulitis • Inflammations; thyroid ophthalmopathy, orbital inflammatory syndrome ( pseudotumour) • Tumours; primary , secondary • Vascular malformations; Carotid-Cavernous Fistula (CCF), orbital varices • Traumatic disorders; blow-out fracture
A defect in the roof of the orbit
COMMON SYMPTOMS & SIGNS OF ORBITAL DISEASES • Symptoms • Pain; orbital/ periorbital/ with ocular movements • Visual disturbances, loss/ blurring/ • Diplopia/ squint • Swelling of the eyelids/ periorbital area/ mass • Protrusion of the eyeball
Signs • Related to the eyeball • Proptosis; forward displacement of the eyeball • Dystopia; horizontal/vertical displacement of the eyeball in the coronal plane which may/ may not coexist with the forward displacement • Enophthalmos ; recession of the globe into the orbit • Nanophthalmos ; a very small eyeball
Proptosis & dystopia Vertical dystopia Proptosis Horizontal dystopia
Conjunctival & lid signs; swelling of the lid, conjunctival chemosis, injection ( redness) • Ocular motility disturbances; restrictive or muscle entrapment disorders, neurological disorders- strabismus • Corneal signs; secondary to exposure of the cornea • Posterior segment signs; venous dilatation & tortuosity , vascular occlusions, optic disc (OD) swelling, optic atrophy, choroidal folds
Fracture floor of the orbit Fracture of floor of the orbit The eye can’t move up, why? Patch of anesthesia
Other signs; bruit (carotid-cavernous fistula/CCF), pulsations (CCF, orbital roof defects), palpable mass • Sight threatening signs are exposure keratopathy, pupillary abnormalities ( RAPD) & optic disc or vascular changes in the retina
Common causes of proptosis in adults • Thyroid eye disease • Tumours • Common causes of proptosis in children • Orbital cellulitis • Tumours • Congenital malformations of the orbital bones
Clinical evaluation of orbital disorders • History • Examination • Assessment of visual functions; Visual acuity & colour vision • Examination of the anterior segment • Examination of the pupils • Examination of the posterior segment • Examination of the Extra Ocular Muscles • Intraocular pressure measurements
Special tests • Exophthalmometry ( measuring globe protrusion & displacement – proptosis, dystopia) • Local palpation • Bruit & pulsations • Checking for cranial nerve dysfunctions • (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII,VIII)
HertelExophthalmometer Exophthalmometery
IMAGING • Ultrasonography (US) • CT scan • MRI • Plain radiographs ( Caldwell & Waters view)- mostly taken over by CT & MRI
Summary ?
Case #1 A one-year old baby presented to the OPD of the department of Ophthalmology with the complaint of a red swollen left lower lid for the last two days. On examination the lid was red, warm & mildly tender to touch. His vision was normal, the eye had mild conjunctival redness, pupils were normal and the ocular movements were also normal. Watch the photograph….
Some questions • What kind of orbital condition is this? • What structures are affected? • What more information should we ask for to? • What possible causes can you think of? • Is the condition confined to the lids or has it involved the eyeball? • Why do you think so? • Would you like to have more information?
Some more information……… • The child had a history of insect bite on the lid two days ago, the swelling increased thereafter. The insect bite mark was visible • There was no history of trauma or symptoms suggestive of flu or URTI • His temperature was normal
Some more questions • What should be the management, keeping in mind the nature of the problem? • What could be the complications of such a case? • Is there any role of health education in this case?
Don’t’ forget simple things can get complicated • Let us see an other case……..
Case #2 • A 12 year old child was brought to the OPD of the department of ophthalmology with a history of red swollen left upper lid for the last 5 days. He also had fever for the last two days along with headache. On examination the child had a grossly swollen lid. His visual acuity was 6/18 OD & 6/6 OS. The lid was warm and tender. The eye was moderately proptosed with conjunctival chemosis. The pupil was slow to react to light and the ocular movements were painful & limited. The temperature was 1010 F & the child generally looked unwell……..