Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021)

Optic Neuritis Secondary to Paranasal Sinusitis: A Case Report

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021), 28 July 2021 , Page 1-4
https://doi.org/10.22037/orlfps.v7i1.35627

Abstract

Background: Coexistence of optic neuritis (ON) and sinus disorder, particularly the concurrent presentation of both diseases, is a rare and unique condition. In this report, we describe a case of optic neuritis, which was accompanied by posterior ethmoid sinusitis.

Case Presentation: Presented with right-sided acute progressive loss of vision in a 61-year-old female due to the direct spread of infection from ethmoid sinus to the optic nerve through dehiscent optic canal.

Conclusions: A combination of medical therapy, prior to surgery, with broad spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids together with right-sided ethmoidectomy and sphenoidectomy  led to a complete recovery of vision. She was successfully treated and at follow up of first month, she presented the normal vision acuity.                                                     

Keywords:
  • Paranasal sinusitis, Optic neuritis, Vision acuity, Ethmoidectomy, Sphenoidectomy

How to Cite

Khoshsirat, S., Majdinasab, N. ., & Ahangarnazari, L. . (2021). Optic Neuritis Secondary to Paranasal Sinusitis: A Case Report . Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 7(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.22037/orlfps.v7i1.35627

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