Description

Tuberculosis of the orbit is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the eye socket. It can lead to symptoms such as proptosis, pain, and visual disturbances due to the involvement of the surrounding tissues.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in formal clinical settings, and it is important to maintain a professional tone. Common variants that may be encountered include 'tuberculosis ocular' or 'tuberculosis orbitaria', but it is recommended to stick to the glossary term 'tuberculosis de órbita' in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the orbit after presenting with swelling and pain around the eye.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis de órbita después de presentar hinchazón y dolor alrededor del ojo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tuberculosis de órbita' with 'tuberculosis ocular'; misinterpreting symptoms related to orbital conditions; mixing up with similar-sounding terms like 'orbital cellulitis'.