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Acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis.

H K K Tan1, Y K Ong

  • 1Otolaryngology Service, Division of Pediatric Surgery, KK Women and Children's Hospital, Singapore. enttankk@kkh.com.sg

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|November 9, 2004
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Acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis, rare and often misdiagnosed, requires high suspicion. Early diagnosis and treatment, including antibiotics and surgery, lead to recovery and prevent complications.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis is a rare condition, accounting for less than 3% of sinusitis cases.
  • Its vague symptoms and subtle clinical findings often lead to misdiagnosis.

Observation:

  • Two cases of acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis with unusual presentations are reported.
  • Patients presented with acute headache, eye pain, and fever, initially mimicking meningitis.
  • One case exhibited contralateral symptoms, and both had intracranial complications.

Findings:

  • Treatment involved intravenous antibiotics and endoscopic sphenoidotomy.
  • Both patients achieved full recovery without neurological deficits.

Implications:

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  • A high index of suspicion is crucial for diagnosing acute sphenoiditis due to its subtle presentation.
  • The sphenoid sinus's proximity to critical structures necessitates prompt management to avoid complications.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics can resolve uncomplicated cases; surgical intervention is indicated for persistent or complicated disease.