안와 및 두개강내 합병증을 동반한 범발성 부비동염 1례

In most cases, sinusitis is uncomplicated and the effects are contained within the sinus cavity. The incidence of major complications of sinusitis has decreased dramatically with the widespread use of many broad spectrum antibiotics. The complications and the local extension of paranasal sinus infections most often involve the orbit and periorbita due to the proximity of paranasal sinuses to the orbit, but intracranial extension infrequently occurs today. Nevertheless clinicians must be aware of these potential complications, because late recognition of such complications and delay in treatment can increase the rate of morbidity and mortality.

We are reporting our recent experience of a 21 year-old female having unilateral pansinusitis with orbital cellulitis and cavenous sinus thrombophlebitis treated with ethmoidectomy, antrostomy and sphenoidotomy along with review of literatures.