Periorbita
Encyclopedia
The periorbita is the area around the orbit
. Sometimes it refers specifically to the layer of tissue surrounding the orbit that consists of periosteum
. However, it may refer to anything that is around the orbit, such as in periorbital cellulitis
.
Orbit (anatomy)
In anatomy, the orbit is the cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated. "Orbit" can refer to the bony socket, or it can also be used to imply the contents...
. Sometimes it refers specifically to the layer of tissue surrounding the orbit that consists of periosteum
Periosteum
Periosteum is a membrane that lines the outer surface of all bones, except at the joints of long bones. Endosteum lines the inner surface of all bones....
. However, it may refer to anything that is around the orbit, such as in periorbital cellulitis
Periorbital cellulitis
Periorbital cellulitis, also known as preseptal cellulitis , is an inflammation and infection of the eyelid and portions of skin around the eye, anterior to the orbital septum...
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