Rhinogenic Subdural Abscess; A case Report

Abstract

A case of subdural abscess originating from chronic suppurative sinusitis of the right side is reported. The patient was a female aged 21 years, who was hospitalized after appearance of right frontal headache and fever of low grade for 7 days. Headache and high fever continued and her consciousness became drowsy 10 days after admission. X-ray and CT examination revealed rhinogenic subdural abscess. Surgical treatment of the right frontal and ethomoid sinuses by Killian's method was carried out. A drainage was placed through a burr hole and craniotomy was carried out.
She completely recovered after 8 weeks since t he first day of admission.
The X-ray and CT examination is considered to be most helpful for the diagnosis of subdural abscess.