sinusitis
Sinus Infection
Plain-language definition
Inflammation of the sinuses that can spread to the orbit, causing orbital cellulitis - a sight- and life-threatening emergency.
Where this term comes up
“Spreads from adjacent sinusitis”
Condition · Orbital Cellulitis
“Sinusitis”
Medication · Xiidra (Lifitegrast)
“The sinuses are located around the eyes, and sinusitis can cause pain and pressure around and behind the eyes.”
Symptom · Eye Pain
- Category
- 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.
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- preseptal
In Front of the Eye Socket Wall
- proptosis
Forward-Bulging Eye
- lacrimal
Tear-Related
A note on medical context
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