Citelli syndrome

Citelli syndrome

(chē-tel′ē) [Salvatore Citelli, Italian laryngologist, 1875–1947] Insomnia or drowsiness and lack of concentration associated with intelligence disorders, seen in children with infected adenoids or sphenoid sinusitis.

Citelli,

Salvatore, Italian laryngologist, 1875-1947. Citelli syndrome - nasopharyngeal obstruction caused by adenoid tissue and associated with mental retardation, sinus infection, and inability to concentrate.