Three Cases with Orbital Phlegmone Occured from Acute Paranasal Sinusitis

Abstract

Three patients with orbital phlegmone occuring from paranasal sinusitis, who complained of unilateral exophthalmus, are reported. One of these patients developed meningitis dispite the intensive antibiotic chemotherapy. This case suggests that the best initial therapy for such cases is to administer a sufficient amount of appropriate antibiotics as soon as possible. In additionary, surgical procedures must be performed after initial treatment.