Orbital Apex Syndrome in a Patient with Sphenoid Fungal Balls.

Author: Seok Hyun CHO ¹ ; Bong Joon JIN ; Yong Seop LEE ; Seung Sam PAIK ; Myung Kyoo KO ; Hyeong Joong YI
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. shcho@hanyang.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Orbit; Sphenoid sinus; Fungi; Aspergillosis; Steriods
MeSH: Aspergillosis; Fungi; Humans; Ophthalmoplegia; Orbit; Prognosis; Rare Diseases; Sphenoid Sinus
From:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology 2009;2(1):52-54
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Orbital apex syndrome (OAS) is a rare disease that presents with a complex of symptoms, including ophthalmoplegia, ptosis and visual loss. Due to the poor prognosis, making a prompt diagnosis and administering the appropriate treatment must be initiated without delay if OAS is suspected. We report here on a case of a patient with sphenoid fungal balls, and he presented with acute visual loss and ophthalmoplegia.