Excessive pneumatization of the sphenoid sinus: a case report.
A rare case, where excessive pneumatization of the sphenoid sinus resulted in a clinically obvious swelling of the temporal region and proptosis of the globe on the affected side, is reported. The relevant literature is discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000388:Air; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000473:pathology; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000473:pathology*