a large rathke's cyst was marsupialized into the sphenoid sinus of a 45-year old woman who presented with headache, polydipsia, cessation of menses and diplopia. a brief review of cases is presented.

(Fig 4D). The osseous anatomy of the orbital apex may be difficult to conceptualize because of the different shapes and orientations of the optic canal, superior and inferior orbital fissures, and foramen rotundum. However, knowing this anatomy is crucial to evaluate complex fractures, tumors, and inflammatory processes involving the orbital apex. Evaluating osseous anatomy of the orbital apex ...

OBJECTIVE To report an unusual case of granulomatous hypophysitis with sphenoid sinus involvement in a woman presenting with headaches and visual field deficits approximately 2 weeks after a normal delivery. METHODS We present the history, physical findings, hormonal assay results, pituitary imaging, surgical findings, and pathology findings at presentation and then follow-up data at several ...

Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is typically associated with metastasis to the abdomen, pelvis, and lung. We found three case reports of ESS metastasis to the bone (two to the thoracic spine, and one to the parietal bone). Our objective is to review the literature on ESS spinal and intracranial metastases and, report the first case of ESS metastatic to the lumbar paraspinal region and sphenoi...

INTRODUCTION The type of endoscopic approach chosen for vidian neurectomy can be specified by evaluating the vidian canal and the surrounding sphenoid sinus structures. OBJECTIVE The variations and morphometry of the vidian canal were investigated, focusing on the functional correlations between them which are crucial anatomical landmarks for preoperative planning. METHODS This study was pe...

Aim: This study aimed to find the effect of preoperative tumor embolization and transnasal endoscopic excision of a sphenoid sinus angiofibroma on the postoperative outcome. Case Report: A thirteen year old male presented to the Outpatient ENT Department of a tertiary care centre, with a history of recurrent left-sided spontaneous painless epistaxis since one year. Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy sh...

OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical features of invagination of the sphenoid sinus mucosa (ISM) and compare them with other similar cases using a visual analog scale (VAS) to assess the various nasal symptoms and to discuss its clinical significance and means of prevention. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review at a tertiary referral center. METHODS Between 2010 and 2015, 8 patients who ha...

INTRODUCTION Frequent and broad application of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in parallel with experience makes it imperative to know the anatomy and the existing pathology very well before surgery. This study examines the association between anomalies in the sphenoid sinus area in paranasal sinuses computed tomography (PNS-CT) and pathological findings and determines variations of sphenoid sin...