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The silent sinus syndrome: a case with normal predisease imaging
1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|July 18, 2003
Summary
Silent sinus syndrome causes spontaneous enophthalmos due to maxillary atelectasis. This under-recognized condition requires greater awareness in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology
- Radiology
Background:
- Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is an under-recognized cause of spontaneous enophthalmos.
- It is characterized by unilateral chronic maxillary atelectasis.
Observation:
- A case of a 46-year-old female with a six-month history of enophthalmos is presented.
- Previous imaging four years prior showed normal maxillary sinuses.
Findings:
- The case illustrates the clinical features and radiological findings of SSS.
- Enophthalmos was associated with chronic maxillary atelectasis.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of SSS is needed in ophthalmological and otolaryngological practice.
- Early recognition can aid in timely diagnosis and management of enophthalmos.
- Radiological assessment is crucial for identifying maxillary sinus changes.