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Occult sphenoid sinusitis presenting clinically as parotid swelling: A case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Balraj ,
S. Abramovich  and
P. Shorvon
A. Balraj
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London, UK.
S. Abramovich*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London, UK.
P. Shorvon
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr S. Abramovich, M.Sc, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London NW10 7NS.
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Abstract

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A case of occult sphenoid sinusitis was diagnosed by an MRI scan in a patient who presented clinically with meningism and unilateral parotid swelling. Although the patient improved with a prolonged course of antibiotics complete resolution occurred only after surgical drainage of the affected sinus.

Keywords

Sphenoid sinusitisMeningitis
Type
Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 10 , October 1997 , pp. 982 - 984
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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