“A Rare Double Threat” Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis Leading to Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis and Bilateral Lateral Rectus Palsy : A Case Report

Key Points

• Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare complication of sphenoid sinusitis, leading to severe neurological symptoms.
• In this case, bilateral lateral rectus palsy was observed due to the thrombosis affecting cranial nerve function.
• Diagnostic imaging was crucial in identifying the extension of the sinusitis and the resultant thrombosis.
• This case calls for greater awareness of the potential complications arising from isolated sphenoid sinusitis.