Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2022; 10(28): 10326-10331
Published online Oct 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.10326
Subperiosteal orbital hematoma concomitant with abscess in a patient with sinusitis: A case report
Xi-Hao Hu, Chi Zhang, Yu-Ke Dong, Tie-Chuan Cong
Xi-Hao Hu, Chi Zhang, Yu-Ke Dong, Tie-Chuan Cong, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Yu-Ke Dong, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Zhengzhou Central Hospital, Zhengzhou 450007, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Cong TC was the patient’s surgeon and drafted the manuscript; Hu XH, Zhang C, and Dong YK attributed to the data collection and critically revised the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Tie-Chuan Cong, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, No. 1 Xi’anmen Street, West District, Beijing 100034, China. congtiechuan@bjmu.edu.cn
Received: May 29, 2022
Peer-review started: May 29, 2022
First decision: June 27, 2022
Revised: July 10, 2022
Accepted: August 25, 2022
Article in press: August 25, 2022
Published online: October 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: As a differential diagnosis of subperiosteal orbital collection, subperiosteal orbital hematoma concomitant with abscess needs to be taken into consideration. Surgery is advocated for the diagnosis and treatment of such pathology. This report adds to current knowledge regarding the orbital complications of sinusitis.