Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case
<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Acute pediatric rhinosinusitis is most commonly caused by <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>, <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i>, and <i>Moraxella catarrhalis</i>. The involvement of <i>Enterobacter</i>...
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| author | Andrei Osman Irina Enache Alice Elena Ghenea Alexandra Bucătaru Sidonia Cătălina Vrabie Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian |
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| description | <b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Acute pediatric rhinosinusitis is most commonly caused by <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>, <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i>, and <i>Moraxella catarrhalis</i>. The involvement of <i>Enterobacter</i> species is rare and typically linked to chronic or nosocomial infections. Typical cases of acute rhinosinusitis in children present with abundant nasal discharge, headache, and fever and are generally managed with systemic antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), mucolytics, and topical intranasal treatment. Atypical presentations prompt heightened clinical attention, and depending on the symptoms and patient status, surgical interventions might be considered. <b>Case Presentation</b>: We report the case of a previously healthy 5-year-old boy presenting with painful unilateral palpebral edema, minimal ipsilateral nasal discharge, and persistent headache despite standard rhinosinusitis therapy. Imaging tests revealed complete right maxillary sinus opacification. As the clinical response to ceftriaxone and dexamethasone was minimal, we opted for endoscopic sinus surgery. A nasal swab culture identified <i>Enterobacter</i> spp. in the nasal discharge. <b>Conclusions</b>: Unusual pathogens like <i>Enterobacter</i> spp. can cause acute sinusitis in children without prior risk factors. Early surgical intervention and culture-adjusted antimicrobial therapy remain critical for favorable outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-086d22969c074d8e9c25d1ea8524c2bf2025-08-20T03:27:42ZengMDPI AGReports2571-841X2025-05-01826610.3390/reports8020066Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric CaseAndrei Osman0Irina Enache1Alice Elena Ghenea2Alexandra Bucătaru3Sidonia Cătălina Vrabie4Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian5Otorhinolaringology Department, Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, 200642 Craiova, RomaniaOtorhinolaringology Department, Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, 200642 Craiova, RomaniaClinical Laboratory, Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, 200642 Craiova, RomaniaDoctoral School, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, RomaniaClinical Laboratory, Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, 200642 Craiova, Romania<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Acute pediatric rhinosinusitis is most commonly caused by <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>, <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i>, and <i>Moraxella catarrhalis</i>. The involvement of <i>Enterobacter</i> species is rare and typically linked to chronic or nosocomial infections. Typical cases of acute rhinosinusitis in children present with abundant nasal discharge, headache, and fever and are generally managed with systemic antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), mucolytics, and topical intranasal treatment. Atypical presentations prompt heightened clinical attention, and depending on the symptoms and patient status, surgical interventions might be considered. <b>Case Presentation</b>: We report the case of a previously healthy 5-year-old boy presenting with painful unilateral palpebral edema, minimal ipsilateral nasal discharge, and persistent headache despite standard rhinosinusitis therapy. Imaging tests revealed complete right maxillary sinus opacification. As the clinical response to ceftriaxone and dexamethasone was minimal, we opted for endoscopic sinus surgery. A nasal swab culture identified <i>Enterobacter</i> spp. in the nasal discharge. <b>Conclusions</b>: Unusual pathogens like <i>Enterobacter</i> spp. can cause acute sinusitis in children without prior risk factors. Early surgical intervention and culture-adjusted antimicrobial therapy remain critical for favorable outcomes.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/8/2/66acute rhinosinusitispediatric rhinosinusitiscomputed imagingpainful palpebral edema<i>Enterobacter</i> speciesendoscopic ethmoidectomy |
| spellingShingle | Andrei Osman Irina Enache Alice Elena Ghenea Alexandra Bucătaru Sidonia Cătălina Vrabie Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case Reports acute rhinosinusitis pediatric rhinosinusitis computed imaging painful palpebral edema <i>Enterobacter</i> species endoscopic ethmoidectomy |
| title | Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case |
| title_full | Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case |
| title_fullStr | Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case |
| title_short | Unilateral Palpebral Edema as a Central Sign of Acute Enterobacter-Associated Rhinosinusitis in a 5-Year-Old: A Rare Pediatric Case |
| title_sort | unilateral palpebral edema as a central sign of acute enterobacter associated rhinosinusitis in a 5 year old a rare pediatric case |
| topic | acute rhinosinusitis pediatric rhinosinusitis computed imaging painful palpebral edema <i>Enterobacter</i> species endoscopic ethmoidectomy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/8/2/66 |
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