Nasal Septal Abscess in Patients with Immunosuppression

The purpose of this study was to review the imaging findings of nasal septal abscess in 2 patients with immunosuppression. Two patients with immunosuppression were identified as having a nasal septal abscess, and correlative CT imaging in both patients was evaluated. The characteristic radiographic...

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Published in:American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2007-11, Vol.28 (10), p.1878-1879
Main Authors: Debnam, J.M, Gillenwater, A.M, Ginsberg, L.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Adolescent
Aged
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Bone marrow, stem cells transplantation. Graft versus host reaction
Head & Neck
Human viral diseases
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Infectious diseases
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Nasal Septum - diagnostic imaging
Nervous system
Nose Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Transfusions. Complications. Transfusion reactions. Cell and gene therapy
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the lymphoid tissue and the blood. Aids
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to review the imaging findings of nasal septal abscess in 2 patients with immunosuppression. Two patients with immunosuppression were identified as having a nasal septal abscess, and correlative CT imaging in both patients was evaluated. The characteristic radiographic appearance of a nasal septal abscess included a fluid collection with thin rim enhancement, located within the cartilaginous nasal septum. After CT examination, incision and drainage was performed in both patients, and appropriate antibiotic coverage was initiated. Clinical and imaging follow-up demonstrated no signs of residual infection. Nasal septal abscess has a characteristic appearance on CT examination. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including incision and drainage and appropriate antibiotic coverage, are necessary to avoid serious complications.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X
DOI:10.3174/ajnr.A0708