Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1997 Feb;40(2):304-308.

A Case of Sinusitis-Induced Intracranial Complication

• Lee YB
• Jin SM
• Lee JH
• Lee JH

Abstract

Sinusitis is a common problem that is routinely diagnosed and treated by most primary care physicians. Although most cases usually respond to appropriate therapy, some occasionally progress to the development of intracranial complications, including meningitis, osteomyelitis, epidural and subdural empyema, intracranial mucocele or polyps, and frank brain abscess. It is important to develop a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Intracranial complications are pathologically caused by direct extension of the disease through the bony defect or hematogenous spread. Radiologic evaluation must include computerized tomography for accurate diagnosis and surgical planning. Therapy includes surgical drainage and high doses of intravenous antibiotics. Recently we have experienced one subdural abscess secondary to acute sinusitis.

Keyword

Acute sinusitis; Subdural abscess

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Brain Abscess
Diagnosis
Drainage
Empyema, Subdural
Humans
Meningitis
Mucocele
Osteomyelitis
Physicians, Primary Care
Polyps
Sinusitis
Anti-Bacterial Agents