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An unusual presentation of a nasal septal abscess

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. J. Cuddihy  and
V. Srinivasan
P. J. Cuddihy*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
V. Srinivasan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr P. J. Cuddihy, 19 Clonakilty Way, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF2 7PR. Fax: 01222 744563 (Welsh Hearing Institute)
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Abstract

Nasal septal abscess is a rare complication of septal haematoma. Nasal obstruction and, less frequently, pain are the usual presenting features. We report a case of a nasal septal abscess in a 21-year-old female patient who developed a naso-oral fistula. To our knowledge this is the first report of such an unusual presentation of a septal abscess. The aetiology, pathogenesis and management of septal abscesses are discussed.

Keywords

Nasal septumAbscessFistula
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 8 , August 1998 , pp. 775 - 776
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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