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- Title
Sinogenic subdural empyema and Streptococcus anginosus.
- Authors
Hutchin, M E; Shores, C G; Bauer, M S; Yarbrough, W G
- Abstract
Subdural empyema (SDE) is most commonly caused by sinusitis and, without early diagnosis and neurosurgical intervention, is associated with high mortality. In a patient with sinusitis who presents with mental status changes, the diagnosis of SDE should be suspected on clinical grounds, even in the absence of significant computed tomographic findings. Computed tomography with contrast is a useful aid in the diagnosis of SDE, but findings may be subtle, and contrasted magnetic resonance imaging is superior. The association of Streptococcus anginosus sinusitis and related intracranial sequelae is important owing to the potentially catastrophic complications and should be recognized by otolaryngologists. In view of the rapidly progressing nature of sinogenic SDE, physicians should strongly consider early institution of aggressive therapy consisting of craniotomy with concurrent sinus drainage in patients in whom sinogenic SDE is suspected on clinical grounds, particularly in the presence of S. anginosus-positive sinus cultures.
- Publication
Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 1999, Vol 125, Issue 11, p1262
- ISSN
0886-4470
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/archotol.125.11.1262