Abstract
Background Although uncommon, intracranial suppurative complication of sinusitis in children can occur. The progressive pneumatization of the sinuses after birth and the late appearance of the sphenoid and frontal sinuses explain the predilection for intracranial sinogenic complications in older children and adolescents. Early imaging is crucial to diagnosis and brain MRI is the most useful test. Medical therapy combined with neurosurgical and otolaryngological surgical intervention may improve outcome and reduce the neurological sequelae.
Highlights
Uncommon, intracranial suppurative complication of sinusitis in children can occur
Imaging is crucial to diagnosis and brain MRI is the most useful test
Case report We present the cases of 2 girls admitted in the ICU of the National Institute for Infectious diseases “Prof. Dr Matei Balş” with the diagnosis: pansinusitis and intracranial suppurative complications
Summary
Monica Luminos1,2*, Anca Cristina Drăgănescu, Angelica Constanța Vişan, Magdalena Vasile, Mădălina Maria Merişescu, Cristina Negulescu, Gheorghiță Jugulete, Diana Maria Slavu, Cornelia Dogaru, Endis Osman, Anuța Bilaşco. From The 10th Edition of the Scientific Days of the National Institute for Infectious Diseases “Prof Dr Matei Bals” Bucharest, Romania.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
