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Capnocytophaga sputigena Causing Complicated Sinusitis With Intracranial Involvement in a Pediatric Patient

Karan Gandhi1, Chloe Pulver1, Lucas D D Foster2

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Case Reports in Otolaryngology
|June 27, 2025
PubMed

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A rare pediatric case of Capnocytophaga sputigena caused severe sinusitis with orbital and intracranial complications. Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary care were crucial for successful treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis can lead to severe orbital and intracranial complications, particularly in pediatric patients.
  • Capnocytophaga sputigena is a rare but significant pathogen in head and neck infections.

Observation:

  • A 15-year-old male presented with symptoms of orbital cellulitis, acute sinusitis, and meningismus.
  • Brain imaging revealed early intracranial abscess formation and cerebral infarction.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent urgent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and drainage of an orbital subperiosteal abscess.
  • Culture-directed antimicrobial therapy was initiated based on pathogen identification.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of early diagnostic imaging in managing complex sinusitis.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration, timely surgical intervention, and targeted antibiotic treatment are vital for favorable outcomes in pediatric patients with severe rhinosinusitis complications.
Keywords:
Capnocytophaga sputigenaacute bacterial rhinosinusitisintracranial complicationsmultidisciplinary carepediatric

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