Arunima Viswakaran Sreelatha^1,2*, Hetal Marfatia^1,3, Chandrani Chatterjee¹ and Pranita Bhagat¹

¹Department of ENT, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
²Currently Working as Consultant, Gitanjali EYE and ENT Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
³Professor and Head of the Department of ENT, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Arunima Viswakaran Sreelatha, Department of ENT, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Received: September 27, 2023; Published: November 14, 2023

Abstract

Background: Isolated sphenoid sinusitis is a rare entity. Since the sinus is deep seated and surrounded by important neurovascular structures, they present late with multiple cranial neuropathies. So, the need to understand the natural course of sphenoid sinus infection is important. Our study aims at picking up cases under suspicion of isolated sphenoid sinusitis early for making a proper management.

Methodology: We have done a descriptive observational study in a tertiary care hospital. Seven patients with radiographic evidence of isolated sphenoid involvement were included in the study. After getting an informed consent from the patient and also institutional ethics committee exemption, their presentation and management process were recorded, analysed, and compared with other studies.

Results: Headache was the commonest symptom with which patient presents. Imaging showed involvement of cavernous sinus and multiple cranial nerves. All of them underwent surgical clearance, but their histopathological evidence was varied. They all showed good recovery except for 1 patient who had recurrence.

Conclusion: Early detection and prompt intervention according to their aetiology is very crucial to avoid permanent debilitating complications associated with isolated sphenoid sinusitis.

Keywords: Sphenoid Sinus; Cavernous Sinus; Ophthalmoplegia; Endoscopy; Headache

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Citation

Citation: Arunima Viswakaran Sreelatha., et al. “Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis: Rare, But Vision Compromising Condition".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 5.12 (2023): 09-13.

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