J Rhinol.  2009 Nov;16(2):148-151.

Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis with Orbital and Intracranial Complication

• Kim DH
• Chun BJ
• Lee JM
• Park CS

Abstract

Sphenoid sinus is adjacent to important intracranial structures, such as major intracranial vessels and some cranial nerves. However isolated sphenoid sinusitis is often misdiagnosed because presenting symptoms are initially subtle. Therefore, if the diagnosis of the isolated sphenoid sinusitis is delayed and complications occur, it will lead to disastrous results. We experienced a rare case in which a 51-year-old male patient developed both brain abscess and abuducens nerve palsy and report this case with a review of the case and related articles.

Keyword

Sphenoid sinusitis; Brain abscess; Abducens nerve disease

MeSH Terms

Abducens Nerve Diseases
Brain Abscess
Cranial Nerves
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orbit
Paralysis
Sphenoid Sinus
Sphenoid Sinusitis