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Cavernous sinus syndrome due to neurosarcoidosis in adolescence: a diagnosis not to be missed

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We gratefully thank Dr. Q. Marignetti, from the Radiology Unit of Valdichiana Hospital of Nottola, and I. Giani, from Pediatrics Unit of Valdichiana Hospital of Nottola, for their precious help.

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    1. Clinical Neurology and Neurometabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, University of Siena, Viale Bracci 2, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, 53100, Siena, Italy

      F. Rosini, A. Federico & Alessandra Rufa

    2. Respiratory Diseases and Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

      D. Bennett & P. Rottoli

    3. Neuroimaging and Neurointervention Unit, NINT, AOUSenese, Siena, Italy

      A. Cerase

    4. Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

      L. Volterrani

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    Rosini, F., Bennett, D., Cerase, A. et al. Cavernous sinus syndrome due to neurosarcoidosis in adolescence: a diagnosis not to be missed. Neurol Sci 38, 517–519 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-016-2753-0

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