Luc’s abscess should be considered in cases of preauricular or facial swelling accompanied by ipsilateral otalgia, along with cheek and eyelid edema (present in 30% of cases). Typically, mastoid involvement occurs several days after the onset of preauricular and facial swelling. A computed tomography scan is the preferred imaging method. Early clinical diagnosis can be challenging for pediatricians, because the initial signs include facial swelling mainly involving the zygomatic region, accompanied by cheek and eyelid edema.
Bloise, S., Fernandez, I.J., Farnetti, C., Marchetti, F. (2024). Behind Suspected Orbital Cellulitis: Luc's Abscess. THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, 275, 1-2 [10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114184].
Behind Suspected Orbital Cellulitis: Luc's Abscess
Fernandez, Ignacio JavierWriting – Review & Editing
;Marchetti, Federico
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Writing – Review & Editing
2024
Abstract
Luc’s abscess should be considered in cases of preauricular or facial swelling accompanied by ipsilateral otalgia, along with cheek and eyelid edema (present in 30% of cases). Typically, mastoid involvement occurs several days after the onset of preauricular and facial swelling. A computed tomography scan is the preferred imaging method. Early clinical diagnosis can be challenging for pediatricians, because the initial signs include facial swelling mainly involving the zygomatic region, accompanied by cheek and eyelid edema.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
