ABSTRACT
The sphenoid sinus in children starts to develop at around the fourth month of life, contrary to the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses, which start developing in utero. The importance of the sphenoid sinus rests on the fact that it is located in close proximity not only to the brain, but also to the other vital anatomical structures, such as the optic nerve and carotid artery. Any disease process, trauma, or surgery needs to be taken with extreme seriousness and delicate attention to the details of those anatomical landmarks. Hence, it is important to give this ‘‘special’’ sinus more attention and meticulous care in our evaluation and treatment.
