General Medical Information

Superior Orbital Fissure Syndrome

Frank E. Lucente
Samir Shah
Roger Kula

Superior orbital fissure syndrome usually is a complication of sphenoid sinusitis. The abducent nerve is paretic, and there may be involvement of cranial nerves III, IV, and V. The patient has diplopia, exophthalmos, ophthalmoplegia, and decreased sensation over the forehead.