Orbital cellulitis with subperiosteal abscess in a neonate

Orbital cellulitis in neonatal period (0-28 days) is very rare and only few cases have been reported in the literature throughout the world .This is a case report of 23 day old neonate presented with orbital proptosis and radiological evaluation revealed orbital cellulitis with subperiosteal abscess.The source of infection was from ethmoid sinus .The neonate was managed conservatively with antibiotics and baby showed complete resolution of the abscess.This case is presented for its rarity and to emphasise the role for conservative management in treating subperiosteal abscess in neonates without criteria for immediate surgical intervention.