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Acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis: a disease with complications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. A. J. Deans  and
A. R. Welch
J. A. J. Deans*
Affiliation:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
A. R. Welch
Affiliation:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
*
J. A. J. Deans, F.R.C.S., 5 Queens Court, Brunton Park, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5NQ
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Abstract

A case of acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis is described in a twelve year old boy who presented with ophthalmic complications. The literature is reviewed to emphasize the potential dangers of this condition.

Keywords

Sphenoid sinusinfection
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 12 , December 1991 , pp. 1072 - 1074
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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