Ipsilateral Parapharyngeal Abscess and Orbital Cellulitis with Facial Palsy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
A 32 year old Hindu male presented with pain and swelling over the left side of face for six days duration. It was accompanied by left sided facial palsy. Computed tomography showed left orbital cellulitis, left parapharyngeal abscess with parotid involvement and pansinusitis. Emergency drainage of the left parapharyngeal abscess was performed & pus sent for culture. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated & antibiotics started from the outset i.e Cefotaxime and Amikacin as well as oral steroids were continued. Left eye proptosis and facial palsy markedly reduced after abscess drainage, antibiotic therapy and steroids. Keywords: Facial palsy, Orbital cellulitis, Parapharyngeal abscess, Staphylococcus aureus
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jatin Verma, Dr. V. P. Narve, Dr. Mohit Punjabi, Dr. Vikram Singh Rathore, Dr. Aprajita Pandey
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