preseptal
In Front of the Eye Socket Wall
Plain-language definition
Located in front of the orbital septum (the tissue dividing the eyelid from the orbit). Preseptal cellulitis is an eyelid infection that has not spread into the orbit.
Where this term comes up
“Preseptal cellulitis (also called periorbital cellulitis) is an infection of the eyelid and the soft tissue in front of the orbital septum - a thin fibrous membrane that separates the eyelid soft tissue from the deeper orbit.”
Condition · Preseptal Cellulitis
“It's important to distinguish orbital cellulitis from the less serious preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis:”
Condition · Orbital Cellulitis
“Risk of progression to preseptal cellulitis or, less commonly, orbital cellulitis if untreated”
Condition · Dacryocystitis
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- abscess
Pus Collection
- meningitis
Brain Membrane Infection
- sinusitis
Sinus Infection
- immunocompromised
Weakened Immune System
- dacryocystitis
Tear Sac Infection
- granuloma
Inflammatory Nodule
A note on medical context
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