Isolated sphenoiditis: A diagnostic problem

A case of primary isolated sphenoiditis that developed cavernous sinus thrombosis is presented. It is difficult to diagnose and patients are often not seen initially by an ENT surgeon, making it more important for other branches of medicine to be aware of this condition. We discuss isolated sphenoid...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1989-05, Vol.103 (5), p.526-527
Main Authors: Urquhart, A. C., Fung, G., McIntosh, W. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cavernous Sinus
Child
Clinical Records
Female
Humans
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial - etiology
Sinusitis - complications
Sinusitis - diagnosis
Sinusitis - diagnostic imaging
Sinusitis - therapy
Sphenoid Sinus
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A case of primary isolated sphenoiditis that developed cavernous sinus thrombosis is presented. It is difficult to diagnose and patients are often not seen initially by an ENT surgeon, making it more important for other branches of medicine to be aware of this condition. We discuss isolated sphenoiditis with particular reference to the diagnosis, management and complications of this condition
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100156786