A Case of Optic Neuropathy Caused by Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele.
- Author:
Kyoung Soo JEONG
1
;
Seong Heon MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Jeonju Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. cheongks829@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sphenoid sinus;
Mucocele;
Optic neuropathy;
Endoscopy
- MeSH:
Diplopia;
Endoscopy;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Mucocele*;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Optic Nerve Diseases*;
Optic Neuritis;
Sphenoid Sinus*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Vision Disorders
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2004;47(11):1195-1197
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Sphenoid sinus mucoceles represent 1% of all paranasal sinus mucoceles. Patients with a sphenoid sinus mucocele often experience only ophthalmic symptoms such as visual impairment, diplopia and external ophthalmoplegia. The ophthalmic symptoms seem to be caused mainly by compression or inflammatory changes. CT scan and MRI help in the correct assessment of this lesion. We have experienced a rare case of optic neuropathy caused by sphenoid sinus mucocele which is likely to misdiagnose to optic neuritis. The mucocele was managed successfully by endoscopic marsupialization. We report this case with a review of related literature.
