Journal-based CME Course: Periocular Swelling, Fever, and Organomegaly in a 4-Year-Old Child

Activity ID

13849

Expires

October 3, 2027

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: JAMA Ophthalmology

Description of CME Course

A child aged 4 years presented with a 3-day history of worsening redness, pain, and swelling over the left lower eyelid and nose. Visual acuity was normal, and systemic examination revealed cervical lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. The patient showed no improvement after 3 days of intravenous ceftriaxone, and a computed tomography scan showed a collection in the lacrimal sac. What would you do next?

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1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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Educational Objectives

Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.

Keywords

Clinical Challenge, Pediatrics, External Eye Disease, Radiology, Ophthalmology

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.3871