Pneumocephalus as a Rare Presentation of Acute Sinusitis with Intracranial Extension - Two Cases and a Review of Literature.

Publication Type	Case Report
Authors	Sun X, Chiang G
Journal	J Clin Imaging Sci
Volume	9
Pagination	26
Date Published	06/14/2019
ISSN	2156-7514
Abstract	Pneumocephalus is a rare presentation of sinusitis. The purpose of this case series and literature review is to highlight the critical importance of recognizing pneumocephalus on initial brain imaging, since it may serve as the first sign of acute sinusitis with intracranial complication. Although sinusitis is a treatable condition with appropriate and timely antibiotic therapy, failure to recognize intracranial extension and delays to prompt surgical drainage could lead to a dire clinical course.
DOI	10.25259/JCIS-26-2019
PubMed ID	31448177
PubMed Central ID	PMC6702868