[Nasal septal abscess]

Arch Argent Pediatr. 2008 Dec;106(6):538-41. doi: 10.1590/S0325-00752008000600013.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A nasal septal abscess (NA) is defined as a collection of pus between the cartilage or bony septum and its normally applied mucoperichondrium or mucoperiostium. It is an uncommon disease which should be suspected in a patient with acute onset of nasal obstruction and recent history of nasal trauma, periodontal infection or an inflammatory process of the rhinosinusal region. We report a case of an 8-year-old boy with bilateral NA caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MR-CO) in order to emphasize the importance of prompt diagnosis and adequate treatment to prevent the potentially dangerous spread of infection and the development of severe functional and cosmetic sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abscess* / diagnosis
  • Abscess* / therapy
  • Child
  • Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
  • Community-Acquired Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
  • Nasal Septum*
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / therapy