15th September 2020

A 38-year old woman presents with a two-week history of facial pain

A 38-year old woman presents with a two-week history of facial pain. The pain is affecting her left cheek and the left side of her jaw, and is worse when bending forward. She was initially seen by her GP a week ago with these symptoms, and diagnosed with likely viral sinusitis. Since then she has been managing her symptoms with over-the-counter medication, but the symptoms have not settled, and the pain is worsening. She woke up this morning with a fever.

Which of the following is the most appropriate management option for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.