Orbital subperiosteal abscess

Description

A condition of the eye and adnexa, caused by an infection with a bacterial source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the bones that support the globe, fever, crusting of the eye, swelling of the eye, or proptosis. Confirmation is by identification of the bacterial agent.

Index terms

Orbital subperiosteal abscess

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
8A21.0 – Posterior cortical atrophy

Sibling codes

9A21.0 – Orbital cellulitis
9A21.2 – Orbital abscess
9A21.3 – Periostitis of orbit
9A21.Y – Other specified orbital infection
9A21.Z – Orbital infection, unspecified

Foundation entity

Orbital subperiosteal abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1730588366

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 9A21: Orbital infection › 09: Diseases of the visual system