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Isolated sphenoiditis: A diagnostic problem

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. C. Urquhart ,
G. Fung  and
W. A. McIntosh
A. C. Urquhart*
Affiliation:
Department of Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand and Coronation Hospital, Johannesburg.
G. Fung
Affiliation:
Department of Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand and Coronation Hospital, Johannesburg.
W. A. McIntosh
Affiliation:
Department of Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand and Coronation Hospital, Johannesburg.
*
A. C. Urquhart, M.B., Ch.B., University of Witwatersrand, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193 Republic of South Africa.
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Abstract

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

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 5 , May 1989 , pp. 526 - 527
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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