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Orbital Cellulitis and Frontal Epicranial Empyema Secondary to Pansinusitis: A Case Report.
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Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 21; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e50908. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 21 (Print Publication: 2023). - Publication Year :
- 2023
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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