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Orbital Cellulitis and Frontal Epicranial Empyema Secondary to Pansinusitis: A Case Report.

Authors :
Tousidonis M
Benito-Anguita M
Sada-Urmeneta A
Verdaguer-Martin JJ
Ruiz-Juretschke F
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 21; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e50908. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 21 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

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.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Tousidonis et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
15
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38259410
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.50908