Intracranial complications of sinusitis

J La State Med Soc. 1994 Jul;146(7):287-90.

Abstract

While once a significant risk of sinusitis, the incidence of intracranial complications has decreased remarkably since the advent of antibiotics. This article reviews the intracranial complications of chronic sinusitis, their incidence, clinical manifestations, radiographic evidence, and treatment options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Abscess / diagnosis
  • Brain Abscess / drug therapy
  • Brain Abscess / etiology
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy
  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Empyema, Subdural / diagnosis
  • Empyema, Subdural / drug therapy
  • Empyema, Subdural / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / etiology
  • Meningitis / diagnosis
  • Meningitis / drug therapy
  • Meningitis / etiology
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Osteomyelitis / etiology
  • Sinusitis / complications*
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis
  • Sinusitis / drug therapy