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Chapter-34 Complications of Rhinologic Disorders

BOOK TITLE: Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery (Rhinology/Allergy and Immunology) -Volume 2

Author
1. Chen Philip G
2. Wormald Peter-John
ISBN
9789351524564
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12714_35
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
2. University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Chapter keywords
microbial pathogens, neurological manifestations, immune modulators, corneal reflex, traumatic breaks, sphenoid sinuses, intracranial extension, subperiosteal space, venous thrombosis, historic categorization, orbital infections, chronic osteomyelitis, empiric therapy, lymphadenopathy

Abstract

This chapter discusses complications of rhinologic disorders, where sinusitis is a term that denotes presence of inflammation of the paranasal sinus mucosa. Therapies treating sinusitis aim to decrease the inflammation with topical and oral steroids, nasal irrigations, and antibiotics. Patients in an immune suppressed state are at higher risk for developing complications from seemingly typical sinusitis especially when fungus is involved. Access of pathogens into the intracranial vault can culminate in life-threatening conditions such as meningitis and intracranial abscess. Necrotic tissue or black eschar may indicate invasive fungal sinusitis and must be biopsied emergently. Serologic testing includes complete blood count with cell differential, glucose, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and blood culture. Magnetic resonance imaging is superior to computed tomography for evaluation of the soft tissue and provides better detail regarding intracranial and skull base structures. Culture of nasal or ocular discharge guides targeted antibacterial therapy.

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