| Acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis in children. | |
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PMID: 22185724 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: Isolated pediatric sphenoidal sinusitis is an uncommon disorder with sphenoiditis more commonly found as part of pansinusitis. Recognizing the condition on history and examination alone is difficult and delayed diagnosis many occur in many cases. Nasal endoscopy, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are essential adjuncts to confirm diagnosis. This study was designed to confirm the clinical features and diagnostic difficulties associated with isolated sphenoidal sinusitis in children. METHODS: A 16-year review was performed of cases diagnosed and treated in a tertiary teaching hospital. RESULTS: Two different groups of patients were identified. One group presented with fever and headache, frequently associated with neurological complications. Swimming and/or diving could be identified as possible causative agents. The second group presented with headache alone and a less severe clinical presentation. CONCLUSION: Isolated pediatric sphenoidal sinusitis may be more prevalent than was previously thought with CT/MRI helping establish the diagnosis in many cases. Pediatricians should be aware of this unusual but still potentially devastating condition. A nasal endoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool in this patient group, being noninvasive and well tolerated in children and adolescents. |
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Davide Caimmi; Silvia Caimmi; Elena Labò; Alessia Marseglia; Fabio Pagella; Anna Maria Castellazzi; Gian Luigi Marseglia |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of rhinology & allergy Volume: 25 ISSN: 1945-8932 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Rhinol Allergy Publication Date: 2011 Nov-Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-12-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101490775 Medline TA: Am J Rhinol Allergy Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 200-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Pavia, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy. |
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