Chandler classification of orbital infections

Last revised by Travis Fahrenhorst-Jones ◉ on 18 Nov 2021

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Citation:

Baba Y, Fahrenhorst-Jones T, Rock P, et al. Chandler classification of orbital infections. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 31 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74034

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74034

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/74034

rID:

74034

Article created:

1 Feb 2020, Yahya Baba ◉

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Last revised:

18 Nov 2021, Travis Fahrenhorst-Jones ◉

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At the time the article was last revised Travis Fahrenhorst-Jones had no recorded disclosures.

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8 times, by 6 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Head & Neck

Sections:

Staging, Classifications

Tags:

orbital cellulitis, orbital infection

Synonyms:

Chandler classification of orbital infection

Chandler classification is the most commonly used system for dividing the different types of orbital cellulitis. The system describes five stages ^1,2:

stage I: preseptal orbital cellulitis with inflammation and edema anterior to the orbital septum.
stage II: orbital cellulitis with extension of the inflammation and edema beyond the orbital septum.
stage III: subperiosteal abscess beneath the periosteum of lamina papyracea.
stage IV: orbital abscess and purulent collection within orbit.
stage V: cavernous sinus thrombosis after posterior extension of the infection through the superior ophthalmic veins.