Endophthalmitis and Orbital Cellulitis
Conditions
Keywords
endophthalmitis, orbital cellulitis, covid-19
Brief summary
To report on cases presented with combined endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis as a first presentation of covid-19 infection.
Detailed description
This observation case series study included 5 patients referred to the Ophthalmology Department, Minia University with severe ophthalmic manifestations in the form of combined endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis. On doing the work-up of covid-19 infection according to the recommendations of Egyptian Ministry of Health, patients proved to be infected by the novel Corona virus. In addition to the Corona work-up, all patients were subjected to full ophthalmological evaluation, ocular ultrasound and orbital CT examination.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis with covid-19
Exclusion criteria
* Patients without endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis. * Patients with endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis not having covid-19 infection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Endophthalmitis and Orbital Cellulitis in patients with Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | baseline | highlight the occurrence of combined endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis in patients with novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) |
Countries
Egypt