A Case of Subdural Empyema Caused by Sinusitis in a Child / 소아감염
Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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: 59-64, 2014.
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em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-185150
ABSTRACT
The current paper reports on a case of subdural empyema secondary to frontal sinusitis in an otherwise healthy child. Sinusitis is a common and benign condition in most pediatric cases. Because of the widespread use of antibiotics, intracranial extension of pediatric sinusitis is rarely seen today; however, complications (e.g., cavernous sinus thrombosis, orbital infection, meningitis, and subdural empyema) are potentially life threatening. A 15-year-old right-handed male presented with a 3-day history of fever, headache, and left-sided palsy. Computed tomography revealed right-sided subdural empyema with right frontal sinusitis and maxillary sinusitis. A postoperative inpatient neurological consultation was requested 2 months post-surgery due to motor function deficits. The results suggested that early and accurate diagnosis of subdural empyema leads to prompt treatment and a favorable outcome for the patient.
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Assunto principal:
Órbita
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Paralisia
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Sinusite
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Empiema Subdural
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Abscesso Encefálico
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Sinusite Frontal
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Sinusite Maxilar
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Sistema Nervoso Central
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Trombose do Corpo Cavernoso
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Diagnóstico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adolescente
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Criança
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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