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Mri showed "inflammation" in cavernous sinus, double vision gone following steroid course. trigemenial neurological tingling now. ?

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Tolosa-hunt syndrome: Inflammation of the cavernous sinus occurs with tolosa-hunt syndrome. This usually improves with steroids. Check with your doctor. A further round of steroids and repeat imaging is probably in order.

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Answered 10/9/2013

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