Possible Causes for periorbital edema Acute Sinusitis Other findings, especially in acute ethmoiditis, are periorbital cellulitis, edema, and proptosis. [antimicrobe.org] edema Tenderness overlying sinuses Air-fluid levels on transillumination of the sinuses (60% reproducibility rate for assessing maxillary sinus disease) Facial erythema See [emedicine.medscape.com] edema with skin discoloration may be present, especially with ethmoid sinusitis. • Upper molar teeth pathology may be the source of maxillary sinusitis. [antimicrobe.org] Contact Dermatitis Dear Editor, Nickel is a ubiquitous allergen and an important cause of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Sensitized patients generally develop a localized eruption after cutaneous exposure to nickel, characterized by erythema, vesicles, eczematous plaques, and itching. Nickel is frequently found in several everyday[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Congestive Heart Failure Edema surrounding the eyes is called periorbital edema or eye puffiness. [en.wikipedia.org] The periorbital tissues are most noticeably swollen immediately after waking, perhaps as a result of the gravitational redistribution of fluid in the horizontal position. [en.wikipedia.org] Common appearances of cutaneous edema are observed with mosquito bites, spider bites, bee stings (wheal and flare), and skin contact with certain plants such as poison ivy [en.wikipedia.org] Hypothyroidism During physical exam, pay particular attention to the following: General: Weight gain and bradycardia HEENT: Dull expression, swollen face, periorbital edema, decreased auditory [uth.tmc.edu] edema Pleural and pericardial effusion Table 2. [web.archive.org] Other signs of hypothyroidism include periorbital edema, dry skin and prolonged relaxation phase of deep tendon reflexes. [clinicaladvisor.com] Herpes Zoster Please log in to edit this article. Edit Synonym: shingles, zona German : Herpes zoster 1 Definition Herpes zoster is the secondary manifestation of an infection with Varicella zoster virus (VZV). After the primary infection with VZV, clinically presenting as " chickenpox ", the virus remains inactive in ganglia cells in[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Liver Cirrhosis Gastroparesis has long been associated with diabetes mellitus or autonomic dysfunction in general. Unfortunately, this condition has never been explored sufficiently in liver cirrhosis patients, although a significant number of them have gastrointestinal symptoms usually explained by the presence of ascites or[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Erysipelas Two cases of facial erysipelas in immunologically altered hosts are reported herein. The unusual presentation with absence of erythema in the skin lesion is emphasized. Atypical fever patterns were also noted. In one patient, the facial lesion followed the onset of fever by 48 hours, and, in the other, the facial[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Angioedema Periorbital edema of dermatomyositis may mimic angioedema [41]. [intechopen.com] […] that lead to permanent enlargement of lips Hypothyroidism Puffiness of face and lips; cold, dry skin; dry, coarse, brittle hair; pretibial myxedema Trichinosis Periorbital [reliasmedia.com] […] area, lips, tongue), extremities, and gastrointestinal tract or bowel wall.1-3 Laryngeal edema, the most serious presentation, is associated with a mortality rate of 25% [uspharmacist.com] Cushing Syndrome Cushing syndrome (CS) in children is a rare disorder that is most frequently caused by an adrenal tumour or a pituitary corticotrophin-secreting adenoma. The management is challenging and requires an individualised approach and multidisciplinary care. We present the case of a 23-month-old female child with a history[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cluster Headache […] region, and temple with associated cranial autonomic symptoms such as conjunctival injection, lacrimation, nasal blockage, rhinorrhea, ptosis, and eyelid edema. [doi.org] […] accompanied by ipsilateral autonomic signs (lacrimation, nasal congestion, ptosis, miosis, lid edema, redness of the eye). [pubmedcentral.nih.gov] […] isrctn.org Identifier: ISRCTN94092997 Cluster headache is a stereotypical primary headache syndrome characterized by attacks of unilateral excruciating pain usually in the eye, periorbital [doi.org] Orbital Cellulitis edema and chemosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] All 6 cases presented with headache, fever, ocular motility deficit, periorbital edema, and proptosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] examination was significant for decreased vision in the affected orbit of 20/50, a trace RAPD OS, elevated IOP of 30 OS, proptosis and grossly decreased motility with diplopia, periorbital [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Meningitis Please log in to edit this article. Edit German : Meningitis 1 Definition The spinal cord and brain is covered by a transparent protective fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and the spinal cord is covered by a thin sheath called meninges. The infection or inflammation of the meninges and the CSF is known as[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 1-associated Periodic Syndrome Affected individuals may also experience puffiness or swelling in the skin around the eyes (periorbital edema); joint pain; and inflammation in various areas of ... the body [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Eye involvement can manifest in the form of conjunctivitis, periorbital edema (highly specific feature for TRAPS) or uveitis (see this term). [orpha.net] Myxedema edema, pallor, hypercarotenemia, periorbital edema, and patchy hair loss. [endocrinologyadvisor.com] You note that her face is puffy with periorbital edema and that her tongue seems enlarged. She's not drooling and her gag reflex is intact. [journals.lww.com] edema, and coarse, sparse hair. [aafp.org] Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis A 33-year-old female visited our hospital for severe, right-sided, temporal headache, chemosis, periorbital edema, and proptosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Headache is the most common presentation symptom and usually precedes fevers, periorbital edema, and cranial nerve signs. [emedicine.medscape.com] Classic presentations are abrupt onset of unilateral periorbital edema, headache, photophobia, and bulging of the eye (proptosis).Other common signs and symptoms include: [en.wikipedia.org] Nephritis Her physical examination revealed that she had bilateral pitting leg edema and periorbital edema. She was not pale or icteric. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] vomiting Nephrotic symptoms related to proteinuria (ypical of membranous lupus nephritis): Peripheral or periorbital edema Coagulopathy Physical findings Focal and diffuse [emedicine.medscape.com] Active nephritis Nephritic symptoms related to hypertension and poor renal function (typical of diffuse lupus nephritis): Peripheral edema Headache and dizziness Nausea and [emedicine.medscape.com] Dermatomyositis edema, by violet-colored erythema of the eyelids and region over the upper eyelids, and sometimes by cutaneous vasculitis or subcutaneous calcification The specific trigger [merriam-webster.com] edema Very frequent (present in 80%-99% of cases) Proximal muscle weakness Very frequent (present in 80%-99% of cases) Abnormal hair quantity Frequent (present in 30%-79% [web.archive.org] […] accompanied by involvement of the skin and that is typically marked by reddish erythematous eruptions especially on the face, neck, upper trunk and distal half of the limbs, by periorbital [merriam-webster.com] Pericardial Effusion But what causes periorbital edema and how might it be treated? People can have periorbital edema in one or both eyes. [medicalnewstoday.com] For some people, periorbital edema may come on slowly. This type of periorbital edema is described as chronic. [medicalnewstoday.com] Treatments for periorbital edema are dependent on the cause. This article explores the various causes and treatments for periorbital edema. [medicalnewstoday.com] Hodgkin Lymphoma The endobronchial localization of Hodgkin's disease is a rare entity which is often confused with endobronchial tuberculosis in our setting. We report the case of a 16 years old female who presented with 6 months history of dry cough, hemoptysis, dyspnea, dysphagia and dysphonia. The chest radiography showed a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hereditary Angioedema Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that causes a deficiency in or dysfunction of C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) and is clinically characterized by sudden and recurrent attacks of angioedema. Although almost any part of the body can be affected, HAE is of greatest concern and can be[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Scleredema Adultorum "Scleredema Adultorum of Buschke Presenting as Periorbital Edema: a Diagnostic Challenge." [wwww.unboundmedicine.com] We report an unusual case of a 48-year-old man with an asymptomatic bilateral eyelid edema of sudden onset. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] edema in a Tunisian patient with diabetes mellitus: a case report. ( 26536602 ) Mohamed M....Zili J. 2015 4 Extensive scleredema adultorum with loss of eccrine glands. [malacards.org] Superior Vena Cava Syndrome [Article in English, Portuguese] Abstract The superior vena cava syndrome represents the set of signs and symptoms resulting from obstruction of superior vena cava. The syndrome has as main causes malignant tumors such as bronchogenic carcinoma, lymphoma and mediastinal metastases. Lung cancer accounts for[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Membranous Glomerulonephritis Idiopathic membranous nephropathy, a common form of the nephrotic syndrome, is an antibody-mediated autoimmune glomerular disease. Serologic diagnosis has been elusive because the target antigen is unknown. We performed Western blotting of protein extracts from normal human glomeruli with serum samples from[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Trichinellosis We hereby discuss an atypical case of trichinellosis, which presented with myositis of the thigh muscles but had no eosinophilia and no facial or periorbital edema and was [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Typical clinical features of Trichinella infection such as periorbital edema and severe myalgia were either minimal or absent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Fever was the most frequent clinical manifestation (90%), followed by myalgia (80%) and periorbital edema (76%). 43 patients were examined serologically and 72% of them had [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Periorbital Cellulitis Periorbital/preseptal cellulitis: periorbital edema (which if severe, may prevent the patient from opening his/her eyelids), periorbital erythema, eye pain. [clinicaladvisor.com] Although it is associated with orbital cellulitis, periorbital edema can occur without infection, but this condition can be identified by a lack of induration or tenderness [aafp.org] Part I: Pattern recognition" Periorbital edema (seen with all five types of orbital infections). Periorbital erythema (seen with all five types of orbital infections). [clinicaladvisor.com] Anasarca He is noted to have a moderate amount of periorbital edema, decreased breath sounds at the lung bases bilaterally, a protuberant abdomen, and 2 pitting edema on his lower [pedsinreview.aappublications.org] edema), and dermatomyositis (periorbital edema associated with a heliotrope-colored rash). [thebigl.co] The swelling began in the periorbital area but soon progressed to involve his entire body. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org] Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue characterized by progressive disability as a result of extensive extra skeletal enchondral bone formation and malformed big toes which are often monophalangic. Occasional features include short thumbs, fifth finger[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myxedema Coma edema, puffy hands/face, thickened nose Labs: – Hyponatremia (in 50% of patients, can be severe) – Leukopenia – Hypoglycemia -Thyroid studies: Most will have primary hypothyroidism [dailyem.wordpress.com] edema, pallor, hypercarotenemia, periorbital edema, and patchy hair loss. [endocrinologyadvisor.com] […] hypercapnia) -Cardiovascular sx ( hypotension, bradycardia ) Exam findings: -Cold, dry skin -Delayed recovery phase of DTR’s -Stigmata of hypothyroidism: Myxedema, swollen lips, periorbital [dailyem.wordpress.com] Orbital Infection Periorbital/preseptal cellulitis: periorbital edema (which if severe, may prevent the patient from opening his/her eyelids), periorbital erythema, eye pain. [clinicaladvisor.com] Preseptal (or periorbital) cellulitis, which is an inflammatory edema of the eyelids and periorbital skin with no involvement of the orbit, comprises the first group. [emedicine.medscape.com] Periorbital edema and chemosis result from occlusion of the ophthalmic veins. [errolozdalga.com] Orbital Abscess The patient, a 5-year-old Hispanic boy, had presented with left periorbital edema, eye pain, rhinorrhea, headache, and a fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Age at presentation, presentation duration of periorbital edema before presentation, white blood cell count and temperature at initial presentation, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Periorbital edema and chemosis result from occlusion of the ophthalmic veins. [errolozdalga.com]
