Bilateral Pneumosinus Dilatans of the Sphenoid Sinuses Causing Visual Loss

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the rare presentation of Pneumosinus Dilatans (PDS) of the sphenoid sinuses in a pediatric patient manifesting as acute visual loss, and his successful treatment with surgical intervention.A total of 29 cases of sphenoid sinuses in the literature were reviewed.11 patients (37.93%) were classified as having idiopathic disease. 22 patients (75.86%) presented with visual loss as their chief complaint. All 3 patients with idiopathic PDS that underwent sphenoidotomy had resolution of their symptoms.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - October 5, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andrew T. Voglewede, Jeb M. Justice Tags: Case Report Source Type: research