Periorbital Fullness: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Periorbital Fullness

Williams-Beuren Syndrome

Patients may have a broad forehead, bitemporal narrowness, periorbital fullness, stellate/lacy iris pattern, short nose with bulbous nasal tip, wide mouth, full lips and mild [aappublications.org]

Furthermore, children with WBS have characteristic craniofacial features such as periorbital fullness, medial eyebrow flare, stellate iris, flat nasal bridge, strabismus, [ijmpo.org]

Distinctive facies: Broad forehead, bitemporal narrowing, periorbital fullness. Stellate iris pattern, strabismus. Short nose with broad nasal tip. [patient.info]

Periorbital Cellulitis

This type of imaging can show the full extent of the bacterial infection. Treatment Periorbital cellulitis is typically managed through medication. [ecellulitis.com]

Periorbital cellulitis. This boy has pronounced erythema and edema of the periorbital region. [5minuteconsult.com]

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Orbital Infection

Veins that drain the orbit, the ethmoid and maxillary sinuses, and the skin of the eye and periorbital tissues (Fig. 1) represent an anastomosing and valveless network. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

1 ) This venous system provides opportunities for spread of infection from one anatomic site to another and predisposes … View Full Text Log in using your username and password [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Orbital Cellulitis

Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis

CT scans of patients with early-stage ROCM can detect thickening of the sinus mucosa, full opacification, and air-fluid level. [journals.plos.org]

If the infection progresses, the periorbital tissues and bone margins may be destroyed.[ 18 – 21 ] Sinus mucosal thickening is a relatively common finding, as 481 of 982 normal [journals.plos.org]

Setleis Syndrome

Setleis syndrome is characterized by an aged, leonine facial appearance, puckered skin around the eyes with periorbital fullness, and absent or multiple rows of eyelashes. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

There was periorbital fullness, the nasal bridgewas shallow, and his nose was thin with a bulbous tip(Fig. 2). [docslide.com.br]

Hypersensitivity

Immediate type hypersensitivity reactions due to heparins are rare, and the exact immunologic pathomechanism has not been identified so far. In our 2 case reports, we describe first a 50-year-old female who received dalteparin (Fragmin®) and developed signs of an immediate type hypersensitivity reaction. The[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Alcohol Abuse

Abstract Of the three religious healing traditions that coexist within the contemporary Navajo health care system, the Native American Church (NAC) and Pentecostal Christianity are more actively involved in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse than is Traditional Navajo healing. This article examines these[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atopy

[…] at·o·py | \ ˈa-tə-pē \ : a genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction (such as allergic rhinitis or asthma ) and produce elevated levels of IgE upon exposure to an environmental antigen and especially one inhaled or ingested Other Words from atopy atopic \ (ˌ)ā-ˈtä-pik, -ˈtō- \ adjective First Known Use[…] [merriam-webster.com]

Acute Sinusitis

A case of balloon frontal sinuplasty in a 12-year old male with intracranial abscess from acute sinusitis is presented. The patient experienced photophobia, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Frontal sinusitis with intracranial abscess was diagnosed on imaging. The patient was taken to the operating room for[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hay Fever

Nurs Stand. 2016 Jun 22;30(43):48-53. doi: 10.7748/ns.2016.e9220. Abstract Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a common condition that affects one in four people in the UK. It is characterised by cold-like symptoms that may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and nasal congestion or blockage. Patient[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract BACKGROUND Although allergic rhinitis (AR) is recognized as a growing global health disease with considerable importance for patients' lives, especially among children and adolescents, there is a lack of population studies concerning symptomatology patterns of the disease. The present study aimed to explore[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Alcoholism

The concept of "structural plasticity" has emerged as a potential mechanism in neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases such as drug abuse, depression, and dementia. Chronic alcoholism is a progressive neurodegenerative disease while the person continues to abuse alcohol, though clinical and imaging studies show[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Blepharitis

Blepharitis An infant with mild blepharitis on his right side Pronunciation BLEF-ər-EYE-tis Specialty Ophthalmology Blepharitis is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid. This condition may also cause burning, itching, or a grainy sensation[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis is usually a self-limiting illness, but can be rarely associated with complications. A 17-year-old boy with Epstein-Barr virus related infectious mononucleosis and cold antibody-mediated autoimmune hemolytic anemia with incidentally noted multiple pulmonary nodules. Nodules regressed over the next[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

Chronic kidney insufficiency affects a significant number of individuals in the developed countries, particularly the United States. The progressive nature of the disease and a substantial reduction in the quality of life over the period of time are the primary reasons why an early diagnosis is crucial. Anemia,[…] [symptoma.com]

Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy Other names Diabetic kidney disease Two glomeruli in diabetic nephropathy: the acellular light purple areas within the capillary tufts are the destructive mesangial matrix deposits. Specialty Endocrinology Symptoms Tiredness[1] Risk factors High blood pressure, Unstable blood glucose[1] Diagnostic[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Chronic Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure

Home | CCC | Right Ventricular Failure by, last update March 24, 2019 Reviewed and revised 26 June 2014 OVERVIEW mortality as high as LV failure RV is better suited to volume overload than left due to compliance and thin wall but when PVR increases for whatever reason -> RV dilates when the dilation maximised ->[…] [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Graves Disease

Graves disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism, ophthalmopathy and goitre. The autoimmune process in Graves disease is influenced by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The signs and symptoms of Graves' disease include insomnia, tremor, hyperactivity, hyperhidrosis,[…] [symptoma.com]

Urticaria

Allergy. 2014 Jul;69(7):868-87. doi: 10.1111/all.12313. Epub 2014 Apr 30. Zuberbier T 1, Aberer W, Asero R, Bindslev-Jensen C, Brzoza Z, Canonica GW, Church MK, Ensina LF, Giménez-Arnau A, Godse K, Gonçalo M, Grattan C, Hebert J, Hide M, Kaplan A, Kapp A, Abdul Latiff AH, Mathelier-Fusade P, Metz M, Nast A, Saini SS,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Angioedema

Angioedema Other names Angiooedema, Quincke's edema, angioneurotic edema Allergic angioedema: this child is unable to open his eyes due to the swelling. Specialty Emergency medicine Symptoms Area of swelling[1] Usual onset Minutes to hours[1] Types Histamine mediated, bradykinin mediated[1] Risk factors Family[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Ethmoid Sinusitis

Abstract We present here the first case in the People's Republic of China of human disease caused by the fungus Arthrographis kalrae. The male patient had fungal panophthalmitis and invasive sinusitis involving the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses. He was an apparently healthy man before receiving trauma to his left[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Minimal Change Nephropathy

2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 581.3 Nephrotic syndrome with lesion of minimal change glomerulonephritis 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 581.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 581.3 should only be used for claims[…] [icd9data.com]

Nephrotic Syndrome

2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 581.9 Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified pathological lesion in kidney 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 581.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 581.9 should only be used for claims with[…] [icd9data.com]

Lupus Nephritis

BACKGROUND: Cyclophosphamide, in combination with corticosteroids, has been first-line treatment for inducing disease remission for proliferative lupus nephritis, reducing death at five years from over 50% in the 1950s and 1960s to less than 10% in recent years. Several treatment strategies designed to improve[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome describes a group of symptoms, including breast tenderness, headache, abdominal cramps, fatigue, mood swings, irritability and dysphoria, that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. Premenstrual syndrome presents itself with a combination of physical and emotional symptoms.[…] [symptoma.com]

Anasarca

Intravascular lymphoma (IVL) is a rare extra nodal subtype (usually of B-cell origin) presenting with infiltration of large neoplastic lymphocytes into lumina of blood vessels, leading to vascular occlusion. The early diagnosis is very crucial, however it is usually diagnosed postmortem investigation in most of the cases.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary Angioedema

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disorder that results in recurrent attacks of severe swelling. The swelling most commonly affects the arms, legs, face, intestinal tract, and airway. Itchiness does not typically occur. If the intestinal tract is affected abdominal pain and vomiting may occur. Swelling of the airway can[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis refers to a group of diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of amyloids in various tissues. In patients with amyloidosis, symptoms presented are as a result of the abnormality in the function of the particular organs involved. Some of the organs that can be affected include the heart, kidney, liver,[…] [symptoma.com]

Protein-Losing Enteropathy

A 45-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a history of multiple erythematous skin lesions of several months' duration. Blood examination revealed extreme hypoproteinemia and hypoalbuminemia, as well as the presence of antinuclear antibodies. A skin biopsy specimen showed liquefaction degeneration at the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]