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Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis

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Common symptoms

嗅觉丧失、面痛、粘膜充血、蝶鞍空泡、息肉、神经痛、头晕、嗅觉障碍、脓性分泌物、蝶鞍变形

The pathology of disease

Chronic sphenoid sinusitis is chronic inflammation of the sphenoid sinus >12 weeks, causing occipital/vertex headache, retro-orbital pain, nasal obstruction, and postnasal discharge, often with risk of intracranial/orbital complications due to adjacent anatomy. Treatment: intranasal corticosteroids; saline irrigation; treat allergy/polyps; amoxicillin-clavulanate if purulent; endoscopic sphenoidotomy if refractory; monitor for orbital/intracranial extension; treat acute complications urgently.

Common Symptoms

Occipital/vertex headache; retro-orbital pain; postnasal discharge; risk of complications

Causes and Pathogenesis

Sphenoid-ostium obstruction by allergy/polyps/structural causes chronic inflammation.

Treatment

Intranasal steroids/saline; antibiotics if purulent; endoscopic sphenoidotomy if refractory; monitor complications

Preventive Measures

Treat allergy/polyps; saline; avoid smoking.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.