An intracranial complication of acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis

Abstract: Intracranial complications of acute sphenoid sinusitis are a rare, but severe condition. Due to subclinical and non-specific symptomatology it is usually diagnosed with delay or after neurological manifestation is present. A case of temporal epidural abscess secondary to isolated sphenoid sinusitis in a 14-year-old boy is presented. Immediate endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. Early diagnosis and aggressive therapy to guarantee drainage of the sinus is recommended.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Case reports Source Type: research