scholarly journals Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Nose Complicated with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Swaminath ◽  
R. Narayanan ◽  
M. A. Orellana-Barrios ◽  
B. Temple
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infection ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Early Use ◽  
The Face ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Empirical Antibiotics

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive life threatening bacterial infection of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and the fascia. We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis involving the nose complicated by cavernous sinus thrombosis. Few cases of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis have been reported to be caused by cellulitis of the face but necrotizing fasciitis of the nose is rare. It is very important to recognize the early signs of cavernous thrombosis. Treatment for septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is controversial but early use of empirical antibiotics is imperative.

Deep Space Neck Infections

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Hassanzadeh ◽  
Jeremiah C. Tracy
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Lemierre Syndrome ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Deep Neck Space Infections ◽  
Fascial Spaces

Deep neck space infections are a common reason for otolaryngology consultation. The anatomic spaces and their relationships are complex, and inappropriately treated infections may pose life-threatening consequences. It is critical for the practicing otolaryngologist to understand the boundaries and contents of the fascial spaces, microbiology of involved organisms, clinical workup, indications for medical and surgical management, and potential complications. This review contains 15 figures, 3 tables and 25 references.  Key Words: Nodes of Rouviere, Danger space, Ludwig’s angina, Lemierre syndrome, Cavernous sinus thrombosis, Necrotizing fasciitis, Bezold abscess

scholarly journals Necrotizing Fasciitis of Face in Odontogenic Infection: A Rare Clinical Entity

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
GK Vivek ◽  
Ranjith Singh ◽  
GC Veena ◽  
Prappanna Arya
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Odontogenic Infection ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
The Face ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Group A

ABSTRACT Necrotizing fasciitis is a progressive, life-threatening, bacterial infection of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue and the underlying fascia, in most cases caused by β-hemolytic group A Streptococcus. Only early diagnosis and aggressive therapy including broad spectrum antibiotics and surgical intervention can avoid systemic toxicity with a high mortality rate. This disease is commonly known to occur in the lower extremities and trunk, and only rarely in the head and neck region, the face being rarest finding. When located in the face necrotizing fasciitis is associated with severe cosmetic and functional complication due to the invasive nature, infection and often due to the necessary surgical treatment. In the following article, we present the successful diagnosis and management of an isolated facial necrotizing fasciitis as a consequence of odontogenic infection. How to cite this article Vivek GK, Singh R, Veena GC, Arya P. Necrotizing Fasciitis of Face in Odontogenic Infection: A Rare Clinical Entity. World J Dent 2012;3(3):261-264.

DIAGNOSTICS OFPATIENTS WITH THROMBOEMBOLIC COMPLICATIONS OF THE VISUAL ORGAN OF RHINOSINUSOGENIC ETIOLOGY AT COVID 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Munirakhon Kasimova ◽  
◽  
Ravshanbek Umarov ◽  
Gavkhar Khamraeva
Keyword(s):  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
The Face ◽  
Severe Infections ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The Brain

Cavernous sinus thrombosis is one of the most severe infections of the face, orbit, ear, paranasal sinuses and oral cavity. The studyaims to analyse clinical cases of carotid-cavernous sinus thrombosis in patients with complications of COVID 19. An analysis of 2 clinicalcases with a diagnosis of cavernous sinus thrombosis in the presence of COVID 19 was carried out. General ophthalmic research methods (visometry, external examination, the study of pupillary reactions, ophthalmoscopy, palpation measurement of intraocular pressure), MRI, MSCT of the brain and chest,general blood test, coagulogram, biochemical blood test. These clinical examples show that cavernous sinus thrombosis develops as a complication of coronavirus infection. The cause of cavernous sinus thrombosis was inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, dry blood, diabetes mellitus. The cause of death was the development of multiple organ failure due to concomitant diseases and a decrease in patients' immune status

scholarly journals Vibrio parahaemolyticusInduced Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Atypical Organism Causing an Unusual Presentation

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Ahmad ◽  
Lisa Brumble ◽  
Michael Maniaci
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infection ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Vibrio Parahaemolyticus ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Initial Presentation ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Life Threatening

Background necrotizing fasciitis (NF) represents a life-threatening bacterial infection characterized by a rapid necrosis of deep subcutaneous tissue and facia underlying the skin. Despite its lethal nature, NF occurs infrequently, leaving many physicians unfamiliar with the disease process, common pathogens, and treatment strategies. Here we present a case of NF caused by an unlikely organism,Vibrio parahaemolyticus. We highlight the innocuous nature of initial presentation and the potentially devastating sequela.

scholarly journals Cavernous sinus thrombosis as a serious complication of sphenoid sinusitis in children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lícia Apoline Santos Marques ◽  
Iago Antunes Macedo de Souza ◽  
Luís Gustavo Miranda Cavalcante Farias ◽  
Ellem Silva Pestana ◽  
Paula Sabrina Martins Gomes da Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Sphenoid Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Sella Turcica ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Sphenoid Sinusitis ◽  
The Face ◽  
Septic Thrombosis

Introduction:The cavernous sinus is a venous plexus delimited by the dura mater and sited at the base of skull, laterally to the sella turcica and to the sphenoid sinus. The cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a serious illness that may result from infection of any tissue drained by the cavernous sinus (septic thrombosis). Septic thrombosis (ST) may occur through the suppurative process by the level of the orbit, of the upper half of the face or paranasal sinuses , constituting a critical complication of sinusitis. Objectives: To verify the association between cavernous sinus thrombosis and sphenoid sinusitis in children, in the bibliographic productions of the last 10 years. Methods:This is an integrative literature review, with a search carried out in the database of the Medical Literature and Retrieval System onLine (MEDLINE), using a combination of the following Health Sciences Descriptors (DECS): “Sphenoid Sinusitis” and “Thrombosis” And “ Cavernous sinus” in “ Children ”. Incomplete studies were excluded from the research, carried out before 2012, totaling 7 bibliographic studies for detailed analysis. Results:CST can result from infection of any tissue drained from the cavernous sinus. This includes the face, tonsils, soft palate, teeth and ears.Only 15% of cases of CST in patients up to 12 years of age, originated from the paranasal sinuses. However, more recent studies advance that sinusitis is currently the most common etiology. When the sinuses are the cause of CST, the sphenoid sinus emerged as the most common primary source of infection predisposing to CST, since it has important anatomical relationships with the cavernous sinus. Streptococcus has been reported as the most common organism associated with sphenoid sinusitis. Conclusion:Although CTS is a rare clinical condition, acute and persistent sphenoid sinusitis can progress to such a condition, despite medical treatment. The main support of treatment includes early diagnosis, aggressive intravenous antibiotics and appropriate surgical treatment.

scholarly journals Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis as Complications of Cellulitis Orbital: Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 248-251
Author(s):  
Astari Arum Cendani Goller ◽  
Kumara Tini
Keyword(s):  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Orbital Cellulitis ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
The Face ◽  
History Of ◽  
Laboratory Investigations ◽  
Visual Complaints

Background: Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a complication of infection around the face or paranasal sinuses with high morbidity and mortality rates. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is generally caused by septic infection, such as orbital cellulitis. Case Illustrations: A 35-year-old male who came to the neurology polyclinic complained of swelling in the left eyelid, red, watery eyes, blurred vision, difficulty opening the left eye, and the movement of the left eyeball felt normal. The patient had a history of left orbital cellulitis. Laboratory investigations showed an increase in inflammatory markers. The CT scan with contrast showed a hyperdense lesion in the left orbit, suggesting orbital cellulitis. The patient was diagnosed with a cavernous sinus thrombosis due to orbital cellulitis. He was treated with an antibiotic, anticoagulant, and corticosteroid. Three months after treatment, the visual complaints improved, the headache decreased drastically, and we did not find any extraocular muscles weakness. Conclusions: The administration of antibiotics and anticoagulant therapy in patients with cavernous sinus thrombosis has been proven clinically. The use of corticosteroids has not been proven but is strongly suspected to reduce edema caused by compression of the cavernous sinus. Keywords: Cavernous sinus thrombosis, orbital cellulitis. infections.

Central nervous system invasion by community-acquired meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (9) ◽  
pp. 1247-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reinout Naesens ◽  
Mark Ronsyn ◽  
Patrick Druwé ◽  
Olivier Denis ◽  
Margareta Ieven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superficial Skin ◽  
The Face ◽  
Central Nervous System Invasion ◽  
Disseminated Disease

We report a case of community-acquired meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) bacteraemia with cavernous sinus thrombosis, meningitis and brain abscess in a previously healthy American, who was employed in Belgium. We consecutively reviewed all published cases of CA-MRSA with central nervous system (CNS) involvement. A total of 12 similar cases were found, of which 11 were published in the last 4 years. Predominantly, young previously healthy subjects were affected (median age 28 years). The cases involved brain abscesses (5/12), disseminated disease (4/12), cavernous sinus thrombosis (2/12) and other (1/12). Infection origins were superficial skin infections (5/12), mostly of the face, sinusitis (1/12), otitis media (1/12), other or unknown (5/12). Although, in our review of the literature patients treated with linezolid had a better outcome compared to patients treated with vancomycin, the latter is still the mainstay of therapy for CNS infections associated with MRSA.

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