Computed tomographic detection of sinusitis responsible for intracranial and extracranial infections

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.3.6844609· OSTI ID:5442295

Carter, B L; Bankoff, M S; Fisk, J D

Computed tomography (CT) is now used extensively for the evaluation of orbital, facial, and intracranial infections. Nine patients are presented to illustrate the importance of detecting underlying and unsuspected sinusitis. Prompt treatment of the sinusitis is essential to minimize the morbidity and mortality associated with complications such as brain abscess, meningitis, orbital cellulitis, and osteomyelitis. A review of the literature documents the persistence of these complications despite the widespread use of antibiotic therapy. Recognition of the underlying sinusitis is now possible with CT if the region of the sinuses is included and bone-window settings are used during the examination of patients with orbital and intracranial infection.

• Research Organization: New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
• OSTI ID: 5442295
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 147:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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550601* -- Medicine-- Unsealed Radionuclides in Diagnostics
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABSCESSES
ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS
ANTIBIOTICS
BODY
BRAIN
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
DOCUMENT TYPES
DRUGS
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
INFLAMMATION
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
REVIEWS
SINUSES
SKELETON
SKULL
SYMPTOMS
TOMOGRAPHY