Orbital Cellulitis and Frontal Epicranial Empyema Secondary to Pansinusitis: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Tousidonis M; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid, ESP., Benito-Anguita M; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid, ESP., Sada-Urmeneta A; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gregorio Marañon University Hospital, Madrid, ESP., Verdaguer-Martin JJ; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gregorio Marañon University Hospital, Madrid, ESP., Ruiz-Juretschke F; Neurosurgery, Gregorio Marañon University Hospital, Madrid, ESP. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 21; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e50908. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 21 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.50908 |
| Abstrakt: | Orbital cellulitis is a relatively uncommon complication of sinusitis. Its association with intracranial complications is rare. We present the case of a 36-year-old patient with no associated risk factors who presented with a four-day history of headache, periorbital inflammation, suppuration, and necrosis. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a frontal epidural abscess and signs of chronic pansinusitis. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for complications of this condition and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach in managing this rare complication. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Tousidonis et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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