Complications of Rhinosinusitis


KEY FACTS

Terminology

  • Superficial complications: Osteomyelitis, subgaleal abscess (Pott puffy tumor), septic thrombophlebitis

  • Orbital complications: Preseptal cellulitis/abscess, subperiosteal postseptal abscess (SPA), myositis of extraocular muscles, optic neuritis, septic thrombophlebitis

  • Intracranial complications: Meningitis, epidural abscess, subdural empyema (SDE), cerebritis, brain abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST)

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