International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

Volume 3, Issue 3 (May 2014)

ISSN Print: 2168-5452   ISSN Online: 2168-5460

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Chronic Sinusitis with Frontal Mucocele: A Case Report

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DOI: 10.4236/ijohns.2014.33026    3,845 Downloads   5,039 Views  

ABSTRACT

Purpose: To describe a type IIIa frontal mucocele in a case of diffuse nasal polyposis. To discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic and treatment modalities. Study Design: A case report including radiological, histopathological analysis and review of literature. Methods: A case report from a tertiary care centre. Histopathologic and radiological details are reviewed. Results: This case report presents a 59-year-old male who came to us with fronal headaches and nose blocks of 6 months’ duration. Clinical examination revealed bilateral nasal polyposis. Plain CT scan of paranasal sinuses revealed a circumscribed lesion with erosion of inner table of left frontal sinus amidst pan sinus haziness. We addressed the condition by combined FESS with eyebrow incision frontal craniotomy. Histopathological examination revealed a mucocele. Conclusion: In combined approach, eyebrow incision minimal frontal craniotomy remains the optimal option for visualisation of entire sinus, especially in laterally placed frontal mucoceles; while FESS helps in maintaining physiological drainage and proper follow-up.


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Deenadayal, D. , Kumar, B. and Sameeri, K. (2014) Chronic Sinusitis with Frontal Mucocele: A Case Report. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 3, 140-142. doi: 10.4236/ijohns.2014.33026.

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