The main objective of this report is to gain insight into patterns of presentation and imaging findings in cerebrovascular complications of sphenoid sinusitis and to emphasize the need of reviewing Brain …

Dec 10, 2025 · The pituitary gland rests just above the sphenoid sinus, meaning an aggressive infection can breach the thin barriers and quickly spread into the brain cavity or affect these vital structures. …

Mar 12, 2025 · What does the sphenoid sinus do? Your sphenoid sinus makes mucus that traps and flushes out germs that might otherwise make you sick. The mucus also keeps the lining of your nasal …

Jun 9, 2025 · The ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses pose particular risks due to their close proximity to the brain’s frontal lobes and skull base. Osteomyelitis—bone infection—can develop when bacteria …

Nov 7, 2025 · A sinus infection can spread to the brain and cause life-threatening conditions like encephalitis or meningitis. Seek emergency help if symptoms like sudden high fever, stiff neck, or …

Oct 7, 2025 · Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments of sphenoid sinus infection; a rare but serious sinus condition near the brain.

May 19, 2022 · Isolated sphenoid sinus disease (ISSD) is an uncommon entity and may present with non-specific symptoms. As sphenoid sinus is located adjacent to vital structures, a diseased …

Feb 23, 2021 · Chronic rhinosinusitis affects about 11% of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition can necessitate treatment over a span of years, …

Sep 1, 2003 · Sphenoid sinusitis tends to cause temporal lobe abscess preferentially, while frontal and ethmoidal sinus disease leads more often to frontal lobe abscess. Clinically, patients with cerebral …

Aug 5, 2024 · Untreated or aggressive sphenoid sinusitis can cause neurological complications such as cerebral infarcts, meningitis, subdural empyema, cerebral abscess, and cranial nerve injuries. …