Nasal Obstruction Revealing a Septal Abscess: A Case Report

Authors: Imdary M* , Elorfi N , Jamil H , Tadlaoui K , Sefrioui TI , Elfakiri MM and Benhoummad O

DOI: 10.23880/ooaj-16000307

Volume 10, Issue 1

Abstract

This case report highlights a rare instance of a nasal septal abscess in a 16-year-old epileptic patient following unrecognized post-seizure trauma. The patient presented with nasal obstruction, facial pain, and fever. Diagnosis was confirmed by endoscopic examination and aspiration of purulent material, with Streptococcus pneumoniae identified on culture. Prompt surgical drainage under local anesthesia and empirical antibiotic therapy, later adjusted based on culture results, led to full recovery within ten days, without nasal deformity.This case report aims to highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of nasal septal abscess in a pediatric patient with epilepsy and emphasize the importance of early intervention.The case emphasizes the need for early detection and management of nasal septal bscesses, especially in patients at risk for unnoticed trauma.

Keywords: Nasal Septal Abscess; Septal Hematoma; Pediatric ENT

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