| Pneumocephalus: a rare presentation of Candida sphenoid sinusitis. | |
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PMID: 19380081 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pneumocephalus is uncommon and usually evident after head trauma or surgery. It is a rare complication of acute, isolated sphenoid sinusitis caused by fungus pathogens in an immunocompetent patient. We report on a 14-year-old healthy boy with acute, isolated sphenoid sinusitis caused by Candida albicans. Pneumocephalus was the initial overlooked presentation. Although uncommon, fungal disease should be considered in acute, isolated sphenoid sinusitis when pneumocephalus is discovered, even in immunocompetent patients. Failure to diagnose and treat this entity promptly usually results in rapid progression and death. |
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Authors:
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Jainn-Jim Lin; Chang-Teng Wu; Shao-Hsuan Hsia; Huei-Shyong Wang; Kuang-Lin Lin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric neurology Volume: 40 ISSN: 1873-5150 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Neurol. Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-21 Completed Date: 2009-08-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508183 Medline TA: Pediatr Neurol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 398-400 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Neurology, Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan. |
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Adolescent Brain / radiography Candidiasis / complications*, diagnosis*, radiography Diagnosis, Differential Fatal Outcome Humans Male Pneumocephalus / diagnosis*, etiology*, radiography Sphenoid Sinusitis / complications*, diagnosis*, radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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