Unusual Presentation of Spontaneous Bilateral Nasal Septal Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract Spontaneous nasal septal abscess (NSA) is a relatively uncommon medical condition associated with a heightened risk of severe complications and unfavorable outcomes. Despite only a limited number of the reported cases involving immunocompetent individuals, we present a unique instance involving a 34-year-old healthy male. Following diagnosis, the patient received prompt treatment resulting in excellent outcomes during subsequent follow-ups. Our case report includes a comprehensive analysis of published cases in the literature pertaining to spontaneous nasal septal hematoma and abscess. It is noteworthy that even individuals without preexisting risk factors or a history of trauma can develop a spontaneous NSA or hematoma. Recognizing the condition early and intervening promptly are crucial factors in mitigating potentially serious risks associated with this condition.
Authors
- Ahmed Abdulqader Al-Qarni
- Abdulrahman J. Alqahtani
- Atheer Abdulaziz Alzubaidi
- Ibrahem Hamad Erwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9260-3791)
- Ali Jaber Asiry
Institutions
- Asir Central Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/sjoh.sjoh_101_23
- Primary Topic
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00