[Subdural empyema secondary to sinusitis].
Subdural empyema is a rare complication of sinusitis in children. Its clinical presentation represents a neurosurgical emergency and as a scarcely recognized entity a delayed diagnosis rapidly increases its fatal prognosis. We report the clinical and radiological course of an adolescent with a subdural empyema secondary to sinusitis. Clinical and radiological features, laboratory findings and outcome of this condition are discussed based in a review of previously reported cases.
Bustos B
Raúl O
RO
Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Pediatría, Universidad de Concepción. rabustos@udec.cl
Pavéz M
Paula A
PA
Bancalari M
Bernardo J
BJ
Miranda A
Rubén M
RM
Escobar S
Héctor R
HR
D002648:Child; D003399:Craniotomy; D013354:Empyema, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed