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cellulitis face
acute cellulitis involving the face, especially the cheek or periorbital or orbital
tissues, although other areas such as the neck may be affected, which may be produced by
spread of an infection from nearby or distant foci. It is characterized by a bluish or
purplish red, tender, poorly demarcated area of indurated cellulitis with an edematous
border, and often accompanied by fever, local pain, and bacteremia. |