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If possible, a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include prior [[central nervous system]] procedures, [[sinusitis]], or [[mastoiditis]]. Common symptoms of sudbural empyema include [[headache]], [[ | If possible, a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include prior [[central nervous system]] procedures, [[sinusitis]], or [[mastoiditis]]. Common symptoms of sudbural empyema include [[headache]], [[altered mental status]], [[vomiting]], and [[seizures]]. | ||
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*[[Fever]] (generally > 38°C (100.5°F)) | *[[Fever]] (generally > 38°C (100.5°F)) | ||
*[[Sinusitis]] | *[[Sinusitis]] | ||
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*[[Nausea]] | *[[Nausea]] | ||
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*Speech difficulty | *Speech difficulty | ||
*[[Neck stiffness]] | |||
*[[Facial pain]] | *[[Facial pain]] | ||
*[[Coma]] | *[[Coma]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]
Overview
If possible, a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include prior central nervous system procedures, sinusitis, or mastoiditis. Common symptoms of sudbural empyema include headache, altered mental status, vomiting, and seizures.
History
If possible, a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include prior central nervous system procedures, sinusitis, or mastoiditis.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of subdural empyema in children include:[1]
Common symptoms of subdural empyema in adults include:
- Fever (generally > 38°C (100.5°F))
- Sinusitis
- Altered mental status
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Seizures
- Drowsiness
- Lethargy
- Speech difficulty
- Neck stiffness
- Facial pain
- Coma
References
- ↑ Hendaus, Mohammed A. (2013). "Subdural Empyema in Children". Global Journal of Health Science. 5 (6). doi:10.5539/gjhs.v5n6p54. ISSN 1916-9744.