Research & Literature

Anatomical variants of surgically important landmarks in the sphenoid sinus: a radiologic study in Southeast Asian patients.

Anusha B, Baharudin A, Philip R, et al.

Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA 2015; (37(10)):1183-90 doi:10.1007/s00276-015-1494-8.

Isolated acute sphenoid sinusitis presenting with hemicranial headache and ipsilateral abducens nerve palsy.

Gupta R, Shukla R, Mishra A, Parihar A

BMJ case reports 2015; (2015()).

Morphological Characteristics of the Sphenoid Sinus and Endoscopic Localization of the Cavernous Sinus.

Yang Y, Zhan G, Liao J, et al.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2015; (26(6)):1983-7 doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000001964.

Isolated sphenoid sinus disease: An overlooked cause of headache.

Celenk F, Gulsen S, Gonuldas B, et al.

Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery 2015; (43(9)):1914-7.

Evaluation and treatment of isolated sphenoid sinus diseases.

Tang IP, Brand Y, Prepageran N

Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery 2016; (24(1)):43-9 doi:10.1097/MOO.0000000000000218.

Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the sphenoid sinus with visual disturbance: A report of two cases.

Ye H, Gong Z, Yang W, Dai Y

Oncology letters 2016; (11(6)):4252-4254 doi:10.3892/ol.2016.4534.

[Cavernous sinus thrombosis as a rare cause of exophthalmos in childhood : A case report].

Kamawal A, Schmidt MA, Rompel O, et al.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2017; (114(5)):457-461 doi:10.1007/s00347-016-0317-6.

The prevalence of the Onodi cell - Most suitable method of CT evaluation in its detection.

Chmielik LP, Chmielik A

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2017; (97()):202-205 doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.04.001.

Optic Nerve Canal Relation to Posterior Paranasal Sinuses in Indian Ethnics: Review and Objective Classification.

Itagi RM, Adiga CP, Kalenahalli K, et al.

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR 2017; (11(4)):TC01-TC03 doi:10.7860/JCDR/2017/23447.9510.

Endoscopic Treatment of Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele: Case Report and Surgical Considerations.

Caballero García J, Giol Álvarez AM, Morales Pérez I, et al.

Case reports in otolaryngology 2017; (2017()):7567838 doi:10.1155/2017/7567838.

Isolated sphenoid sinus opacifications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Moss WJ, Finegersh A, Jafari A, et al.

International forum of allergy & rhinology 2017; (7(12)):1201-1206 doi:10.1002/alr.22023.

Ocular cranial nerve palsies secondary to sphenoid sinusitis.

El Mograbi A, Soudry E

World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery 2017; (3(1)):49-53 doi:10.1016/j.wjorl.2017.02.001.

Prospective study on the outcome of the sphenoid drill out procedure.

Van Zele T, Pauwels B, Dewaele F, et al.

Rhinology 2018; (56(2)):178-182 doi:10.4193/Rhin17.078.

Organized hematoma of the sphenoid sinus causing acute visual loss.

Yoon YH, Kim SH, Kim YM, Rha KS

European journal of ophthalmology 2018; (28(6)):NP7-NP9 doi:10.1177/1120672118779484.

Management of sphenoid lateral recess encephalocoeles.

Govindaraju R, Tang IP, Prepageran N

Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery 2019; (27(1)):37-46 doi:10.1097/MOO.0000000000000508.

[Experience of treating patients with lateral sphenoid sinus recess CSF leak].

Shelesko EV, Kapitanov DN, Kravchuk AD, et al.

Zhurnal voprosy neirokhirurgii imeni N. N. Burdenko 2018; (82(6)):68-75 doi:10.17116/neiro20188206168.

Endoscopic Treatment of Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Disease in Children.

Wang PP, Ge WT, Ni X, et al.

Ear, nose, & throat journal 2019; (98(7)):425-430 doi:10.1177/0145561319841227.

A multi-centre, prospective epidemiological surveillance study considering ophthalmic complications of functional endoscopic sinus surgery.

Burgess S, Foulds J, White P, et al.

The Journal of laryngology and otology 2020; (134(3)):228-232 doi:10.1017/S0022215120000468.

Unusual Cause of Hypopituitarism: Sphenoid Mucocele.

Gozgec E, Ogul H

The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2020; (31(4)):e399-e400 doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000006381.

Schizophyllum commune sphenoidal sinusitis as presentation of a non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Filipe R, Caldas JP, Soares N, et al.

Medical mycology case reports 2020; (28()):26-28 doi:10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.04.003.

Preoperative Computed Tomography Imaging of the Sphenoid Sinus: Striving Towards Safe Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Raseman J, Guryildirim M, Beer-Furlan A, et al.

Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base 2020; (81(3)):251-262 doi:10.1055/s-0039-1691831.

Imaging Analysis of Onodi Cells on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.

Ali IK, Sansare K, Karjodkar F, Saalim M

International archives of otorhinolaryngology 2020; (24(3)):e319-e322 doi:10.1055/s-0039-1698779.

Isolated Fungal Sphenoid Sinusitis After Endonasal Transsphenoidal Approach.

Chung HJ, Lee H, Oh J, Chang JH

Ear, nose, & throat journal 2022; (101(6)):NP238-NP239 doi:10.1177/0145561320961205.

Anatomical and Volumetric Analysis of the Sphenoid Sinus by Semiautomatic Segmentation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Lentzen MP, Zirk M, Riekert M, et al.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2021; (32(3)):1166-1170 doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000007209.

The clinical features of endoscopic treated isolated sphenoid sinus diseases.

Chao CC, Lin YT, Lin CF, et al.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi 2021; (120(8)):1554-1562 doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2020.11.005.

Surgical treatment of isolated sphenoid sinusitis - A case series and review of literature.

Villemure-Poliquin N, Nadeau S

International journal of surgery case reports 2021; (79()):18-23 doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.12.091.

Chronic Sphenoiditis With Deep Neck Space Extension: Case Report With Review of the Literature and Postulated Mechanisms for Extracranial Extension.

Rossi IR, Levinson J, Kuan EC, Tajudeen BA

Ear, nose, & throat journal 2024; (103(3)):151-155 doi:10.1177/0145561321989453.

Trigeminal Neuralgia from Acute Sphenoid Sinusitis: Consideration of Anatomical Sphenoid Sinus Variation - A Case Report.

Nomura K, Ryu H, Nishizawa S, et al.

Case reports in neurology 2021; (13(1)):171-178 doi:10.1159/000513684.

Sphenoid sinusitis: a rare cause of ischaemic stroke.

Young KS, Kiam JS, Metcalf K, Nassif R

BMJ case reports 2021; (14(10)) doi:10.1136/bcr-2021-242943.

Series of isolated sphenoid disease: Often neglected but perilous.

Yap HJ, Ramli RR, Yeoh ZX, Sachlin IS

SAGE open medical case reports 2022; (10()):2050313X221097757 doi:10.1177/2050313X221097757.

Isolated Fungal Sphenoid Sinusitis With Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis: A Case Report.

Nunez MC, Tiongson MLGP

Cureus 2022; (14(5)):e25034 doi:10.7759/cureus.25034.

Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele with Occular Symptoms: A Case Series.

Mishra A, Patel D, Munjal VR, Patidar M

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2022; (74(Suppl 2)):1109-1112 doi:10.1007/s12070-020-02176-2.

A Study of Anatomical Variations of Sphenoid Sinus on CT PNS: Our Experience.

Akbar Ali M, Manish Jaiswal D, Sameer Ahamed DB, et al.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2022; (74(Suppl 2)):1690-1693 doi:10.1007/s12070-021-02842-z.

Cavernous sinus and jugular thromboses, base of skull osteomyelitis and cranial nerve palsies: catastrophic complications of sphenoid sinusitis.

Jih WA, Shukla T, Gillespie J, Chapman PR

BMJ case reports 2023; (16(2)) doi:10.1136/bcr-2022-253496.

Neurovascular structures in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus. A computed tomography evaluation.

Treviño-Gonzalez JL, Santos-Santillana KM, Maldonado-Chapa F, Morales-Del Angel JA

Neurocirugia 2023; (34(3)):105-111 doi:10.1016/j.neucie.2022.11.011.

Optic Neuritis Related to Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis as an Uncommon Cause of Vision Loss: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Nowacka B, Lubiński W, Lubiński J

The American journal of case reports 2023; (24()):e939267 doi:10.12659/AJCR.939267.

Sphenoid sinus anatomical variants and pathologies: pictorial essay.

Sethi KS, Choudhary S, Ganesan PK, et al.

Neuroradiology 2023; (65(8)):1187-1203 doi:10.1007/s00234-023-03163-4.

Anatomical Variations of the Optic Nerve in the Sphenoid Sinus: Do Ethnic Variations Matter?

Kanotra S, Bashir S, Sharma P, et al.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2023; (75(3)):1943-1949 doi:10.1007/s12070-023-03798-y.

Sphenoid Sinus Pneumatization Types and Correlation with Adjacent Neurovascular Structures Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.

Tavakoli M, Jafari-Pozve N, Aryanezhad SS

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2023; (75(3)):2245-2250 doi:10.1007/s12070-023-03796-0.

The Relationship between Sphenoid Sinus, Carotid Canal, and Optical Canal in Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomography in Children.

Tursun S, Bayar Muluk N, Inal M, et al.

Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base 2023; (84(5)):513-520 doi:10.1055/s-0042-1755574.

Evaluation of the relationship between sphenoid sinus morphology and area and volume by computed tomography.

Serindere M, Belgin CA

Oral radiology 2024; (40(2)):138-147 doi:10.1007/s11282-023-00711-9.

Tips and Tricks to Safely Perform an Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-Sphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: A Surgeon's Checklist.

El Hadi U, El Hadi N, Hosri J, Korban Z

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2023; (75(4)):4116-4124 doi:10.1007/s12070-023-03834-x.

Effect of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery on Functional and Symptomatic Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Cross Sectional Study.

Migha KP, Vasu RK, Reynolds AM

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2023; (75(4)):3326-3331 doi:10.1007/s12070-023-03953-5.

Identifying the Risk Factors for Orbital Complications in Isolated Sphenoid Rhinosinusitis.

Chang SY, Huang CC, Fan YH, et al.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) 2024; (60(1)) doi:10.3390/medicina60010128.

Visual function loss in fungal sphenoid sinusitis: clinical characteristics and outcomes.

Chen F, Shao Y, Huang Q, et al.

Scientific reports 2024; (14(1)):8649 doi:10.1038/s41598-024-59107-2.

Atypical headache by isolated sphenoid fungal sinusitis: A rare case.

Aditomo R

International journal of surgery case reports 2024; (120()):109838 doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109838.

Reversal of Sudden Blindness as a Consequence of Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Imadeddin Malek A, Hamadi I, Fakoury M, Al Salhani T

Cureus 2024; (16(6)):e62158 doi:10.7759/cureus.62158.

Decoding the Complexity: A Case Series on Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Fungal Ball.

Babu AR, Amulya TM, Sandhya D, et al.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2024; (76(4)):3128-3132 doi:10.1007/s12070-024-04627-6.

Vascular and Neurological Complications in Sphenoid Sinusitis.

Khaladkar SM, Julakanti S, Pandey A, et al.

Cureus 2024; (16(8)):e66181 doi:10.7759/cureus.66181.

Aggregatibacter aphrophilus-associated Sphenoid Sinusitis Causing Orbital Cellulitis, Meningitis, and Venous Sinus Thrombosis.

Ohashi N, Kawamura Y, Kamijima S, et al.

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) 2025; (64(9)):1434-1439 doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.3965-24.

The safety and efficacy of spray cryotherapy after endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Taha MJJ, Falah O, Abuawwad MT, et al.

F1000Research 2024; (13()):4 doi:10.12688/f1000research.143321.2.

Clinical Significance of Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis Identified in Pediatric Patients Presenting with Headache.

Han SB, Kim JM, Park EG, et al.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) 2024; (60(10)) doi:10.3390/medicina60101625.

Post-operative management following endoscopic sinus surgery in the UK: a survey of The British Rhinological Society.

Hayois L, Andrews P, Leong SC, et al.

The Journal of laryngology and otology 2024; 1-7 doi:10.1017/S0022215124002196.

Status Epilepticus with Fever in a Toddler with Pyogenic Meningitis Due to Complicated Acute Sphenoid Sinusitis.

Pershad J, Crawford L, Preciado D, et al.

Journal of pediatrics. Clinical practice 2024; (14()):200123 doi:10.1016/j.jpedcp.2024.200123.

Analysis of factors affecting diagnosis of unilateral isolated fungal sphenoid sinusitis.

Wang Y, Chen X, Li D, et al.

SAGE open medicine 2024; (12()):20503121241308694 doi:10.1177/20503121241308694.

A Novel International Endoscopic Sphenoid Surgery Classification (IESSC): A Delphi Consensus.

Albaharna H, Alrasheed A, AlQahtani A, et al.

International forum of allergy & rhinology 2025; (15(8)):828-836 doi:10.1002/alr.23572.

A case of orbital tip syndrome caused by sphenoid sinus mucoceles.

Fu X, Zhong X, Liang H, Li Y

International journal of surgery case reports 2025; (129()):111162 doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111162.

Clival Osteomyelitis Secondary to Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis Caused by Nocardia veterana in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report.

Dingerkus VL, Bhatia D, Kim R, et al.

Cureus 2025; (17(3)):e81352 doi:10.7759/cureus.81352.

A Review of Postoperative Care Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

Martin WJ, Cook LM, Mirmozaffari Y, et al.

Ear, nose, & throat journal 2025; 1455613251342957 doi:10.1177/01455613251342957.

A Report of Two Cases of Planum Sphenoidale Injuries With Cerebrospinal Rhinorrhea Following Office Balloon Dilation of the Sphenoid Ostium: Lessons Learned.

Swisher AR, Beatty S, Miglani A, Lal D

Ear, nose, & throat journal 2025; 1455613251353643 doi:10.1177/01455613251353643.

Unilateral Painless Visual Loss in Sphenoid Mucoceles with Optic Neuropathy.

Wang L, Tan Y, Li F, et al.

Case reports in ophthalmology 2025; (16(1)):559-566 doi:10.1159/000546758.

Pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery: postoperative management.

Brown MC, Buzi A, Rizzi MD

Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery 2025; doi:10.1097/MOO.0000000000001085.

Diagnosis of Acute Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis Based on a Positive Kernig Sign in a Pediatric Patient.

Yamamoto H, Ihara T

Cureus 2025; (17(9)):e93291 doi:10.7759/cureus.93291.

Anti-GQ1b Negative Miller Fisher Syndrome Mimicking Acute Sphenoid Sinusitis.

Ramasamy K, Saniasiaya J, Gani NA

Journal of clinical practice and research 2023; (45(3)):307-309 doi:10.14744/etd.2022.80932.

An ophthalmologic perspective on complications of functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a literature review.

Akgun Z, Palamar M

International ophthalmology 2025; (46(1)):24 doi:10.1007/s10792-025-03909-4.

Anatomical Features of the Sphenoid Sinus and Their Clinical Significance in Transsphenoidal Accesses to the Pituitary Gland and Parasellar Region: A Systematic Review.

Bechev K, Fasova A, Yotova N, et al.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 2025; (15(24)) doi:10.3390/diagnostics15243125.

The Sinus Snare: A Case Series of Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis Presenting as Orbital Apex Syndrome in Poorly Controlled Diabetes.

Jawahar M, Mk R

Cureus 2026; (18(1)):e101275 doi:10.7759/cureus.101275.

Anatomical variations of lamina papyracea, internal carotid artery, and optic canal dehiscence and protrusion: a computed tomography retrospective cohort study.

Tuysuz O, Tekin S, Dablan A, et al.

BMC medical imaging 2026; (26(1)).

Sphenoid sinus pneumatization types, extensions and adjacent neurovascular structures: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Papadopoulos-Manolarakis P, Triantafyllou G, Karangeli N, et al.

Anatomical science international 2026; doi:10.1007/s12565-026-00955-5.

Fungal mucopyocele of the sphenoid sinus revealed by oculomotor and abducens nerve palsy: a case report.

Chehbouni M, Youbi SE, Oulghoul O, et al.

Journal of surgical case reports 2026; (2026(7)):rjag256 doi:10.1093/jscr/rjag256.

Morphological and Epidemiological Analysis of the Sphenoid Sinus Based on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Narrative Review.

Bechev K, Markov D, Ezeldin F, et al.

Life (Basel, Switzerland) 2026; (16(7)) doi:10.3390/life16071105.