Affiliations: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Post
Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health
Sciences, Rohtak, India | Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of
Medical Sciences, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak,
India | Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine,
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of
Health Sciences, Rohtak, India
Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Dhara B. Dhaulakhandi, Department of
Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical
Sciences, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, 124001
(Haryana) India. Tel.: +91 1262 210862; Fax: +91 1262 211163; E-mail:
[email protected]
Abstract: Sphenoid sinusitis is an unusual cause of blindness and may go
undetected if the sinusitis is otherwise asymptomatic. Radiological studies can
play a very crucial role in the diagnosis of such cases. Here we present one
such case where radiologic diagnosis was critical to determining the treatment
plan. A 12-year-boy developed sudden blindness and right sided hemiparesis one
week after the episode of fever. Imaging studies attributed his symptoms to
acute sphenoiditis and thrombus in cerebral veins. Early institution of proper
medical treatment based on correct radiological diagnosis led to reversal of
his symptoms within two days.
