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Naourez Kolsi1, Ahmed Zrig2, Hamdi Chouchène1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at "Fattouma Bourguiba" Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Frontal sinusitis complications, though infrequent (3%), can be severe, involving oculo-orbital, intracranial, and osteomyelitis issues.
  • Early diagnosis and monitoring are vital for managing these potentially life-threatening conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role of various imaging modalities in diagnosing and monitoring complications of frontal sinusitis.
  • To highlight the diagnostic contribution of CT and MRI in these cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 10 patients with complicated frontal sinusitis over 15 years (2000-2014).
  • All patients underwent CT scans of the face and brain.
  • MRI was utilized in one case for further evaluation.

Main Results:

  • CT revealed frontal osteomyelitis (60%), extradural empyema (33%), intracranial frontal abscess (20%), and oculo-orbital complications (30%).
  • One MRI demonstrated upper longitudinal sinus thrombosis.
  • 20% of patients had a history of craniofacial trauma; 40% presented with multiple complications.

Conclusions:

  • Cross-sectional imaging, particularly CT and MRI, plays a critical role in the early and accurate diagnosis of frontal sinusitis complications.
  • Imaging is essential for effective post-treatment monitoring of these complex cases.