Presentation
Facial swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Extradural and orbital abscess
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/37140/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
Extensive right sided paranasal sinus opacification with an extradural collection in the right anterior cranial fossa, a small subperiosteal orbital abscess with proptosis. Extensive subcutaneous swelling.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have surgical drainage.
- GRAM STAIN = Leukocytes ++
- CULTURE = Streptococcus anginosus group (milleri group)