The front portions of the greater wings help form the sidewalls of the orbit.
The maxillary nerve, mandibular nerve, and middle meningeal vessels, respectively, pass through these openings.
Largely, the sphenoid bone represents the floor of the skull.
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Portions of this bone are also components of the facial skeleton.
Associated conditions include those below.
Sphenoid Sinusitis
The word “sinusitis” refers to an inflammation of the sinuses.
Localized sphenoid sinus infection is rare but can be serious.
Symptoms of sinusitis include:
Infection of the sphenoid sinuses can lead to either acute or chronic sphenoid sinusitis.
This can lead to a wide range of symptoms, eventually leading to blindness if untreated.
Treatment
Given the severity of the above-mentioned conditions, treatment needs to be timely and efficient.
Luckily, today healthcare providers are better able than ever before to take on issues of the sphenoid bone.
In the case of fractures of the sphenoid bone, much depends on the severity of the case.
In these conditions, timely treatment is essential for success.
Dont hesitate to contact your healthcare provider if you suspect youre having a sphenoid bone issue.
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