Question 357 · LDEK · Maxillary sinusitis
Which clinical symptom is the most specific for the silent sinus syndrome?
- A. tenderness in the forehead region with fever above 38°C.
- B. unilateral enophthalmos and facial asymmetry.
- C. bilateral nasal obstruction with purulent discharge.
- D. bilateral loss of smell and presence of nasal polyps.
- E. persistent nosebleeds (epistaxis) accompanied with chronic cough.
Hint
The syndrome involves painless, progressive collapse of the maxillary sinus walls, including the orbital floor.
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