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Researchers at Nagano Red Cross Hospital reported a case of an 81-year-old woman with no significant medical history who developed sphenoid sinusitis caused by Aggregatibacter aphrophilus. This rare case led to orbital cellulitis, meningitis, and venous sinus thrombosis, as confirmed by MRI and blood cultures. The patient responded well to antibiotics, anticoagulants, and surgical drainage, marking the first documented instance of this specific infection causing such severe complications. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the Catholic University of Korea focused on the clinical significance of isolated sphenoid sinusitis in pediatric patients with headaches. Brain imaging studies revealed that isolated sphenoid sinusitis was rarely identified in these patients, with migraine being the most common type of headache. The research concluded that early intensive antibiotic therapy may not be necessary based on the clinical characteristics and antibiotic effects observed in the study. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Inha University Hospital in South Korea focused on sphenoid sinusitis, a condition that affects the sinuses. The study found that the abducens nerve, which is located at the base of the skull, is rarely affected by severe sphenoid sinusitis. However, the researchers reported a case of abducens nerve palsy in a healthy individual with chronic sphenoid sinusitis following a mild upper respiratory infection. The patient experienced sudden-onset double vision, but after undergoing sinus surgery and receiving corticosteroids and antibiotics, the symptoms completely resolved. This case highlights the potential complications of sphenoid sinusitis and the importance of prompt treatment. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital examined the risk factors for isolated sphenoid sinusitis after endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. The researchers analyzed medical records of patients who underwent this surgery for pituitary neuroendocrine tumors. They found that the classification of the primary tumor and postoperative cortisol levels were significant risk factors for developing sinusitis after surgery. These findings provide valuable guidance for clinicians in identifying at-risk individuals and implementing preventive and management strategies for sinusitis complications in this patient population. [Extracted from the article]