A Case of Multiple Vasculitis and Stroke due to Sphenoid Sinusitis.
- Author:
Su Ok LEE
1
;
Jun Hyoung MYUNG
;
Hyun Jeong HONG
;
Jong Hyouk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. yhiso@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sphenoid sinusitis;
Meningitis;
Vasculitis;
Stroke
- MeSH:
Cranial Nerves;
Delayed Diagnosis;
Diagnosis;
Dura Mater;
Female;
Humans;
Meningitis;
Middle Aged;
Sphenoid Sinus*;
Sphenoid Sinusitis*;
Stroke*;
Vasculitis*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2005;48(1):105-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sinogenic intracranial complications are rare but serious conditions. Sometimes, the diagnosis is delayed because the initial symptoms of sphenoid sinuses intracranial complications are not remarkable especially when they are of sphenoid sinus origin. Deep location of the sphenoid sinuses places them adjacent to the dura mater, major intracranial vessels, and some cranial nerves. Therefore, delayed diagnosis of the sphenoid sinusitis and its complications can make disastrous results. We experienced a 55 year old female patient who developed fulminant meningitis, vasculitis, and a stroke due to vasculitis as a complication of sphenoid sinusitis. We review the case and related articles.
