Epidural hematoma as a complication of sphenoid sinusitis and epidural abscess: a case report and literature review

Clin Imaging. 2002 Nov-Dec;26(6):382-5. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(02)00454-0.

Abstract

Imaging is of paramount importance in early diagnosis of epidural abscess and its intracranial complications. Typical CT imaging features of an epidural abscess include a hypodense lentiform extra-axial collection with rim enhancement. We present a case of epidural abscess that was hyperdense on CT scan due to the presence of associated epidural hematoma. The literature is reviewed regarding this unusual complication of epidural abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epidural Abscess / complications*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnosis
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Sphenoid Sinusitis / complications*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed