Nasal septal abscess is a condition of the nasal septum[1] in which there is a collection of pus between the mucoperichondrium and septal cartilage.
| Nasal septal abscess | |
|---|---|
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| Nasal septum(normal) | |
| Specialty | ENT surgery |
Signs and symptoms edit
Individuals with this condition may also have fever, general malaise and nasal pain, including tenderness over the dorsum of the nose. A bilateral persistent nasal obstruction may also be present.[citation needed]
Complications edit
Potential complications of a nasal septal abscess include cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, septal perforation, or saddle deformity due to cartilage necrosis.[citation needed]
Cause edit
A nasal septal abscess is frequently a result of a secondary bacterial infection of a nasal septal hematoma.[citation needed]
Treatment edit
Treatment for a nasal septal abscess is similar to that of other bacterial infections. Aggressive broad spectrum antibiotics may be used after the infected area has been drained of fluids.
References edit
- ^ Ginsburg CM (April 1998). "Nasal septal hematoma". Pediatr Rev. 19 (4): 142–3. doi:10.1542/pir.19-4-142. PMID 9557069.