Periorbital edema or swelling

DDx

  • Allergies
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Orbital or periorbital cellulitis
  • Hypothyroidism (myxedema)
  • Herniated fat (usually in elderly)
  • Angioedema
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis
  • Mononucleosis (early)
  • Trichinosis (Trichinella infection)
  • Otorhinolaryngeal (ENT) tumor
  • Chagas’ disease
  • Dacryocystitis (lacrimal sac infection)
  • Xanthelasma

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Last updated: March 5, 2015