Extradural frontal abscess complicating nasal septal abscess in a child.
Nasal septal abscess (NSA) is an uncommon sequel to minor nasal trauma. Abscess extension beyond the nasal cavity is rarely documented. A case of a 10-year-old boy who presented with a NSA associated with a large extradural frontal abscess is presented and indications for CT scanning in the workup of pediatric patients with NSA is discussed.
Thomson
C J
CJ
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Berkowitz
R G
RG
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D005624:Frontal Bone; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000293:injuries*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*