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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2018; 13(02): 458-461
DOI: 10.4103/ajns.AJNS_97_16
Case Report

Rapidly developing subdural empyema in an adult with sinusitis: A neurosurgical threat alert

Kabilan Chokkappan
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
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Rahul Lohan
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
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Subdural empyema (SDE) is collection of pus in the potential space between the dura and arachnoid layers of the meninges. Leading causes of SDE are sinonasal and otomastoid infections. Commonly affecting patients in the second and third decades, SDE could have a fulminant course with immediate complications and delayed morbidities including hydrocephalus, focal deficits, and epilepsy.

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Multidetector computed tomography - sinusitis - subdural empyema


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14 September 2022

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