Abstract
Isolated sphenoid sinus infection, although an uncommon entity, can cause severe cranial complications when left untreated. A case of temporal epidural abscess secondary to isolated sphenoid sinusitis in a 13-year-old boy is presented. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical because the disease can progress rapidly.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Epidural Abscess / diagnosis
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Epidural Abscess / microbiology*
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Epidural Abscess / therapy
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
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Male
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Pneumococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Pneumococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Pneumococcal Infections / therapy
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Sphenoid Sinusitis / diagnosis
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Sphenoid Sinusitis / microbiology*
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Sphenoid Sinusitis / therapy
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Streptococcus pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods