Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5714600 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2017 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Subdural empyema (SDE) is an uncommon entity, mostly associated with meningitis and can be life threatening in infants. Rarely, a subdural empyema can lead to nasal encephalocele which can be challenging situation to manage especially in infant. We present a case of 7 month old infant who presented with subdural empyema that led to formation of nasal encaphalocele after 4 months which was managed endoscopic route.
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Authors
Roshan K. Verma, Navjot Kaur,