IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2582-4147
Online ISSN: 2582-421X
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IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science (JOAS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2018 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 5, Issue : 4, Year : 2022
Article Page : 134-137
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijoas.2022.031
Abstract
Mucoceles are known to occur as a result of chronic accumulation of mucoid secretions within a sinus as a result of long-standing outflow obstruction secondary to inflammation. This can lead to extension into the orbital and intracranial cavities. It can also get infected to cause mucopyocele. The frontal sinus is the most common site for mucocele. Long-standing symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis, if ignored, can lead to such complications. Clinical features include frontal pain and swelling. It may displace the orbit inferiorly and laterally. If neglected, it can progress to cause osteomyelitis and erode the posterior wall of the sinus to cause intracranial complications. Imaging is paramount in assessing the lesion's type and extent. Computed tomography can be used to delineate the bony erosions, whereas Magnetic Resonance Imaging helps characterize the lesion’s nature. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment with the aim of draining the mucocele and removing the mucosa to prevent a recurrence. Surgical approaches can be both endoscopic and open, with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Keywords: Frontal sinus mucocele, Combined approach, Endoscopic
How to cite : Bhardwaj A, Malhotra M, Priya M, Sood R, Ravichandran N, Yadav A C, Prasath R, Frontal mucocele causing ophthalmoplegia and proptosis. J Otorhinolaryngol Allied Sci 2022;5(4):134-137
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