Case Notes
History
4-year-old in the bone marrow transplant unit with preseptal cellulitis and possible sinusitis study done to exclude orbital, intracranial or other complications such as cavernous sinus thrombosis. Study is also done to exclude invasive sinus disease.Exam
Contrast-enhanced CT of the maxillofacial region and related anatomy with images obtained in the balanced or venous vascular phase to ensure optimal visualization of both arterial and venous structures. 0.5-1.0 mm thick sections were obtained in the axial plane and viewed inter actively in 3 dimensions at the computer work station.