Silent sinus syndrome presenting after a roller coaster ride: a case report

Am Orthopt J. 2014:64:123-5. doi: 10.3368/aoj.64.1.123.

Abstract

This is a case presentation of a 39-year-old male who presents with silent sinus syndrome. He was initially diagnosed by a neuroophthalmologist, and at first, the patient's otolaryngologist disagreed. The patient had a significant reduction in his symptoms with surgical and orthoptic intervention.

Keywords: diplopia; roller coaster; sensorimotor exam; silent sinus syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diplopia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diplopia / etiology*
  • Diplopia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leisure Activities
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / injuries*
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / complications*
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / complications*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*