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ThrombosisCarotidEthmoid sinusTumorsMidlineDuralAcuteSinusitisOrbitNoseTracheobronchial treeCranial boneNeoplasmsOrbitalInflammationInfectionsSkullNasal congestionCavitySymptomsFocalInflammatoryPetrous boneDiseasesSystemicOcclusionHeadachesChronicSpacesFrequentDrainageMaxillary boneFacial bonesForeheadCommonIncludePresentPain
Thrombosis2
  • The most often reported are: intra- and extracavernous or metastatic neoplasms, intra-cavernous carotid artery aneurysms, carotid-cavernous fistulas (see image below), infections, thrombosis, and Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Bone penetration was present in ≈90% of cases, 30% had soft-tissue swelling of the pterygopalatine fossa and 7% had cavernous sinus thrombosis, and 60% had multifocal mucormycosis. (cdc.gov)
Carotid3
  • Carotid-cavernous fistula. (medscape.com)
  • Spontaneous rupture of a carotid-cavernous aneurysm leads to an abrupt onset of a direct C-C fistula. (medscape.com)
  • Atherosclerotic calcifications present in the bilateral cavernous carotid arteries with multifocal irregularity. (claripacs.com)
Ethmoid sinus1
Tumors11
  • Primary tumors are the most frequent neoplasm responsible for a cavernous sinus syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • These tumors often arise from the paranasal sinuses but may develop in the frontal bone (arising from the area of the frontal sinus), cranial vault, mastoid sinus, or mandible. (medscape.com)
  • Chondromas are rare slowly growing tumors that arise from the cartilaginous portion of bones formed by enchondral ossification. (medscape.com)
  • Hemangiomas of the skull are benign vascular bone tumors composed of cavernous or capillary vascular channels. (medscape.com)
  • Dermoid and epidermoid tumors are benign lesions of the skull that develop in the cranial vault, paranasal sinuses, orbit, and petrous bone. (medscape.com)
  • These tumors usually arise in the midline, in the diploe of the bone, where they expand both the inner and outer tables of the skull. (medscape.com)
  • These tumors are monoclonal expansions of immunoglobulin-secreting plasma cells and may present as solitary benign bone tumors called plasmacytomas (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • Paragangliomas, such as glomus jugulare tumors, are benign neuroendocrine tumors that arise from chromaffin cells in the bony canals of temporal bone. (medscape.com)
  • A complete sinus CT scan with frontal and coronal planes is used if an alternative diagnosis (eg, tumors) must be excluded. (medscape.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the PARANASAL SINUSES . (lookformedical.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the MAXILLARY SINUS . (lookformedical.com)
Midline1
  • Cavernous sinus syndrome describes symptoms comprising ophthalmoplegia, chemosis, proptosis, Horner syndrome , and/or trigeminal sensory loss evoked by vascular, inflammatory, traumatic, congenital, or neoplastic processes affecting the cavernous sinus near the midline of the frontotemporal part at the base of the skull. (medscape.com)
Dural1
Acute4
  • Bones: Severe multilevel degenerative changes of the cervical spine, including basilar invagination and anterior inferior translation of C1 relative to C2, results in moderate canal narrowing at the C1 level, and severe spondylosis from C2-C3 through C5-C6, no acute fracture identified. (claripacs.com)
  • Treatment of acute sinusitis consists of providing adequate drainage of the involved sinus and appropriate systemic treatment of the likely bacterial pathogens. (medscape.com)
  • Acute posttraumatic enophthalmos, in absence of direct injuries of the globe is generally due to blowout fractures with herniation of the orbital soft tissues in the adjacent paranasal sinuses. (healthjade.com)
  • Headache or facial pain or pressure of a dull, constant, or aching sort over the affected sinuses is common with both acute and chronic stages of sinusitis. (mdwiki.org)
Sinusitis9
  • The word "sinusitis" is used to indicate that one or more of the membrane linings found in the sinus cavities has become inflamed or infected. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sinus cavities allow space to accommodate for growth Sinus cavities may serve as shock absorption upon trauma If one or more of the paired paranasal sinuses or air cavities becomes inflamed, it leads to an infection called sinusitis. (wikipedia.org)
  • The term "sinusitis" means an inflammation of one or more of the sinus cavities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Certain causes of chronic sinusitis can be allergies that have been left untreated, bacterial or fungal infections within one or more of the sinus cavities or any allergic disorders which targets and increases the sensitivity of the mucous membrane linings which surround the sinus cavities and nasal passages. (wikipedia.org)
  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery or fess is another approach your doctor may recommend to treat chronic sinusitis. (foodpharmacy.blog)
  • Sinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the paranasal sinuses. (medscape.com)
  • Air-fluid level (arrow) in the maxillary sinus suggests sinusitis. (medscape.com)
  • Silent sinus syndrome is a rare disease characterized by spontaneous enophthalmos and hypoglobus (an abnormal lowering of the globe usually due to a deficient anterior orbital floor) secondary to collapse of the orbital floor in patients with asymptomatic maxillary sinusitis. (healthjade.com)
  • Sinusitis , also known as rhinosinusitis , is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms. (mdwiki.org)
Orbit3
  • CT scan with axial bone windows and coronal plane reconstruction that demonstrates a fibrous osteoma that involves the right orbit and the floor of the anterior cranial fossa. (medscape.com)
  • Secondary enophthalmos is due to an acquired change in volumetric relationship between the rigid bone cavity, the orbit, and its contents (predominantly the orbital fat, the extraocular muscles, and the eye). (healthjade.com)
  • Spontaneous enlargement of the orbit may also occur in silent sinus syndrome, as depicted in the figure 2 below, where a negative pressure develops within the maxillary sinus, thinning the orbital floor and drawing it downward. (healthjade.com)
Nose5
  • In common usage, "sinus" usually refers to the paranasal sinuses, which are air cavities in the cranial bones, especially those near the nose and connecting to it. (wikipedia.org)
  • with the affected individual displaying symptoms such as congestion, post nasal drip, halitosis, a runny nose as well as sinus pressure and pain in the affected areas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Reports of outbreaks of mucormycosis of the nose and sinuses with subsequent invasion to the orbital and cerebral region among patients successfully treated for COVID-19 have been described in news media in India and in a few case reports ( 13 - 17 ). (cdc.gov)
  • It's my go to product when my nose, ears, throat, and sinuses are giving me problems. (foodpharmacy.blog)
  • The term includes the external nose , the nasal cavity , and the PARANASAL SINUSES . (lookformedical.com)
Tracheobronchial tree1
  • The trachea , known colloquially as the windpipe , connects the upper respiratory tract to the lungs via the tracheobronchial tree , enabling gas exchange. (radiopaedia.org)
Cranial bone2
  • Most individuals have four paired cavities located in the cranial bone or skull. (wikipedia.org)
  • The function of the sinus cavities within the cranial bone (skull) is not entirely clear. (wikipedia.org)
Neoplasms1
Orbital4
  • It may occur as a complication of spreading infection from the ethmoid, sphenoid, or frontal sinuses or from midfacial, dental, or orbital infections. (medscape.com)
  • The arrow points to the downward displacement of the orbital floor bone into the blood-filled maxillary sinus. (healthjade.com)
  • Outward fracture of orbital bones: In order of frequency, fracture sites are as follows: floor, medial wall, lateral wall, and roof. (healthjade.com)
  • Rare cases of precursor B-LL involving orbital mass and plasmablastic lymphoma involving paranasal sinuses were studied. (ijmpo.org)
Inflammation2
  • Patients can be treated by "reducing the swelling or inflammation in the nasal passages and sinuses, eliminating the infection, promoting drainage from the sinuses, and maintaining open sinuses" (WebMD). (wikipedia.org)
  • An idiopathic inflammation of the walls of the cavernous sinuses is referred to as Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. (medscape.com)
Infections5
  • If left untreated, infections occurring in the sinus cavities can affect the chest and lungs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Untreated allergies are one of the main contributing factors to the development of sinus infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Furthermore, secondary infections with multidrug-resistant organisms and fungi, specifically aspergillus lung infections, have been reported ( 9 - 12 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Taking steps to keep your nasal passages draining well can help you avoid sinus infections. (foodpharmacy.blog)
  • Sinus infections can also cause middle-ear problems due to the congestion of the nasal passages. (mdwiki.org)
Skull4
Nasal congestion2
  • A person with a sinus infection often has nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions, fever, and cough (WebMD). (wikipedia.org)
  • Before turning to antibiotics, try these sinus pain remedies to help ease achiness and nasal congestion. (foodpharmacy.blog)
Cavity5
  • A sinus is a sac or cavity in any organ or tissue, or an abnormal cavity or passage caused by the destruction of tissue. (wikipedia.org)
  • When diagnosing a sinus infection, one can identify which sinus cavity the infection is located in by the term given to the cavity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Turbinates , also called nasal concha, increase the surface area of nasal cavity thus providing a mechanism for rapid warming and humidification of air as it passes to the lung. (lookformedical.com)
  • Air-filled spaces located within the bones around the NASAL CAVITY . (lookformedical.com)
  • Each maxillary sinus communicates with the middle passage (meatus) of the NASAL CAVITY on the same side. (lookformedical.com)
Symptoms4
  • The signs and symptoms frequently found in patients with cavernous sinus lesions include visual loss, proptosis, ocular and conjunctival congestion, elevation of ocular pressure, ophthalmoplegia, and pain. (medscape.com)
  • Retrobulbar pain, drooping of the upper eyelid, and diplopia may be the first symptoms indicating the lesion's extension to the cavernous sinus. (medscape.com)
  • In older children and adults, symptoms (eg, pain, pressure) tend to localize to the affected sinus. (medscape.com)
  • [12] Often, a localized headache or toothache is present, and these symptoms distinguish a sinus-related headache from other types of headaches, such as tension and migraine headaches. (mdwiki.org)
Focal1
Inflammatory1
  • Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the nasal passages, sinuses, ears, and throat. (foodpharmacy.blog)
Petrous bone1
  • Sagittal and axial T1-weighted MRI with contrast enhancement demonstrate a right-sided plasmacytoma of the petrous bone. (medscape.com)
Diseases1
Systemic1
Occlusion1
  • Radiographic findings include ipsilateral maxillary sinus opacification, lateralization of the uncinate and middle turbinate, and infundibular occlusion. (healthjade.com)
Headaches3
  • An acupuncturist diagnosis headaches not as migraine, tension, or sinus, but rather as conditions deriving from energetic imbalances. (foodpharmacy.blog)
  • Acupuncture is a promising alternative treatment for common sinus issues, from headaches to congestion. (foodpharmacy.blog)
  • A 2004 study suggested that up to 90% of "sinus headaches" are actually migraines. (mdwiki.org)
Chronic1
  • This post was originally written for my personal blog a few years back, but has been so incredibly popular with folks trying to manage their own chronic sinus troubles naturally that i wanted to share it here with you. (foodpharmacy.blog)
Spaces1
Frequent1
  • which resulted from enlargement of the frontal paranasal sinus, a frequent feature of acromegaly. (serdarbalci.com)
Drainage1
  • Drainage can be achieved surgically with sinus puncture and irrigation techniques. (medscape.com)
Maxillary bone1
  • The air space located in the body of the MAXILLARY BONE near each cheek. (lookformedical.com)
Facial bones1
  • Another possible complication is the infection of the bones ( osteomyelitis ) of the forehead and other facial bones - Pott's puffy tumor . (mdwiki.org)
Forehead1
  • Frontal sinus cavities which can be found above the eyes (more in the forehead region). (wikipedia.org)
Common3
  • Osteomas are the most common primary tumor of the bone of the calvaria. (medscape.com)
  • There are 2 types, the more common cavernous hemangioma and the more rare capillary hemangioma. (medscape.com)
  • People with migraines do not typically have the thick nasal discharge that is a common symptom of a sinus infection. (mdwiki.org)
Include1
  • Beliefs about their possible function include: Sinus cavities allow for voice resonance They help filter and add moisture to any air that is inhaled through the nasal passages and in the removal of unwanted particles from the sinus cavities. (wikipedia.org)
Present1
  • Patients may present with sepsis or metastatic spread of septic emboli, most commonly occurring in the lung. (medscape.com)
Pain1
  • This pain is usually localized to the involved sinus and may worsen when the affected person bends over or when lying down . (mdwiki.org)