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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2025

Orbital apex syndrome and ophthalmic artery occlusion caused by acute sinusitis.

Dan Liao, Xiaoli Yang, Rong Li

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Dan LiaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No.1, South Maoyuan Road, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China.
Xiaoli YangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No.1, South Maoyuan Road, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China.
Rong LiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No.1, South Maoyuan Road, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China. rechelrong198222@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4965-5310

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute sinusitis is a common condition that rarely leads to severe complications like orbital apex syndrome and ophthalmic artery occlusion, which can cause significant vision loss and require prompt diagnosis and treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: A 40-year-old male presented with sudden vision loss and headache. Examination revealed no light perception in the right eye, proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, and ptosis. Imaging showed retinal edema, vascular filling defects, and diminished opacification of the right ophthalmic artery. The patient was diagnosed with right orbital apex syndrome and ophthalmic artery occlusion caused by acute sinusitis.

conclusionEarly recognition and intervention are crucial in managing severe complications of acute sinusitis to prevent irreversible visual impairment.

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Arterial Occlusive DiseasesOphthalmic ArteryOrbital DiseasesSinusitisAcute DiseaseAdultHumansMaleSyndromeAcute sinusitisOphthalmic artery occlusionOrbital apex syndromeVision loss

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PMID40691540
PMCPMC12278678

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