Isolated sphenoid sinusitis is a rare disease with potentially devastating complications such as cranial nerve involvement, brain abscess, and meningitis. It occurs at an incidence of about 2.7% of all sinus infections.
Is sphenoid sinusitis fatal?
Sphenoid sinusitis may involve several intracranial structures, with potentially severe or even fatal complications. Prompt diagnosis and antibiotic/antifungal therapy is essential to minimize mortality and morbidity.
How do you treat a sphenoid sinus infection?
Acute sphenoid sinusitis can be cured with antimicrobial medication use alone,9 but a rule of thumb is that, if during the antibiotic therapy the symptoms get worse or continue for 24 to 48 hours or if there are signs of complications, surgery is indicated.
