Wegener's granulomatosis with unusual cavernous sinus and sella turcica extension

Citation
M. Hermann et al., Wegener's granulomatosis with unusual cavernous sinus and sella turcica extension, EUR RADIOL, 9(9), 1999, pp. 1859-1861
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
9
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1859 - 1861
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(1999)9:9<1859:WGWUCS>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Intracerebral extension of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is rare. We presen t a patient with oculomotor and trochlear nerve palsy with histologically p roved WG. An MR examination revealed granulomatous tissue in nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses with meningeal infiltration, and uncommon penetration int o cavernous sinus and sella turcica. The MR images before and during pharma cological therapy are presented.