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  • Title: Cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by contralateral sphenoid sinusitis: a case report.
    Author: Komatsu H, Matsumoto F, Kasai M, Kurano K, Sasaki D, Ikeda K.
    Journal: Head Face Med; 2013 Mar 13; 9():9. PubMed ID: 23497466.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To report a rare case of unilateral cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by contralateral sphenoid sinusitis. CASE REPORT: A 33-year-old female visited our hospital for severe, right-sided, temporal headache, chemosis, periorbital edema, and proptosis. These signs were associated with congested erythematous nasal mucosa with purulent discharge from the right superior nasal meatus. Contrast enhanced CT showed dilated left superior ophthalmic vein, suggestive of thrombosis, contrast enhancement of the left cavernous sinuses, and dilation of cavernous sinus, indicating cavernous sinus inflammation. The right maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses showed mucosal thickening and retention of purulent material. She was diagnosed with cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by contralateral sphenoid sinusitis. All clinical symptoms and signs improved after endoscopic sphenoidotomy and appropriate medical treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Sphenoiditis can cause contralateral cavernous sinus thrombosis. Early surgical sphenoidotomy and aggressive medical treatment are the cornerstones of successful management of this life-threatening complication.
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