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KMID : 0390220160270020366
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2016 Volume.27 No. 2 p.366 ~ p.369
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A Case of Visual Loss Due to Isolated Maxillary Sin
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Leee Eun-Sub
Kim Ji-Sun
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Abstract
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Optic neuritis is a dangerous complication of sinusitis. Optic neuritis is often caused by ethmoid and sphenoid
sinusitis, but rare case of optic neuritis related to sinuses distant from optic nerve has been reported. Prompt
surgery and steroid therapy has been recommended to optic neuritis caused by sinusitis, but medical treatment is
now in debate. This case report presents a 52 year old man with optic neuritis due to maxillary sinusitis, which
was cured after endoscopic sinus surgery and steroid therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Sinusitis Optic neuritis, Steroid
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