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A ‘silent’ intracranial complication of frontal sinusitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Daya  and
S. S. To
S. Daya
Affiliation:
(Swindon)
S. S. To*
Affiliation:
(Swindon)
*
Mr S. S. To, ENT Department, Princess Margaret Hospital, Okus Road, Swindon, Wilts SN1 4JU
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Abstract

Intracranial complications of frontal sinusitis, although rare today, do still develop despite widespread use of antibiotics. We report a case which demonstrates how silently a frontal lobe abscess may present with subtle changes in mood and behaviour, with no focal neurological signs. Diagnosis and management are discussed and a brief review of the incidence of intracranial complications of frontal sinusitis, mode of spread, clinical presentation, investigations, treatment and bacteriology is presented.

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Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 8 , August 1990 , pp. 645 - 647
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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