A Case of Orbital Apex Syndrome Caused by Paranasal Sinusitis.
- Author:
Joong Keun KWON
1
;
Si Hyung KIM
;
Hwa Kyung YU
;
Seong Ki AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. gwon69@hananet.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Orbital disease;
Sinusitis
- MeSH:
Edema;
Exophthalmos;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Male;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Orbit*;
Orbital Cellulitis;
Orbital Diseases;
Sinusitis*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2002;45(8):825-827
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute visual loss may occur in association with sinusitis either as a complication of orbital cellulitis or, less frequently, as a part of the orbital apex syndrome. Originally, an orbital apex syndrome is associated with an affection of the vessels and nerves passing through the superior orbital fissure and the optic foramen. A classical feature of orbital apex syndrome is presented with visual loss and ophthalmoplegia, but with minimal or no signs of orbital inflammation such as proptosis, chemosis, or lid edema. We present a case of male patient with alternating bilateral visual loss with ophthalmoplegia secondary to paranasal sinusitis.
